A. Authority To Continue: Any nonconforming structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the restrictions contained herein and in section 12-5-3 of this chapter.
B. Repair, Maintenance, Alterations, And Enlargement: Except as limited by subsections C and D of this section, any nonconforming structure may be repaired, maintained, altered, or enlarged provided, however, that no such repair, maintenance, alteration, or enlargement shall either create any new nonconformity or increase the degree of the existing nonconformity of all or any part of such structure. For the purposes of this section, the vertical or horizontal extension of a structure shall be considered to increase the degree of an existing nonconformity related to a required yard or setback.
C. Moving: No nonconforming structure shall be moved in whole or in part, for any distance whatsoever, to any other location on the same or any other lot unless the entire structure shall thereafter conform to all of the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located after being moved.
D. Damage Or Destruction:
1. Any nonconforming structure that is damaged or destroyed by any means not within the control of the owner thereof, to any extent, may be repaired or restored provided, however, that no such repair or restoration shall be made that would create a new nonconformity or increase the degree of any nonconformity existing prior to such damage or destruction. No such repair or restoration, except when in conformity with the applicable district regulations, shall be made unless a certificate of occupancy is obtained and the restoration is actually begun within one year after the date of such damage or destruction and is diligently pursued to completion. For the purposes of this subsection, the vertical or horizontal extension of a structure shall be considered to increase the degree of an existing nonconformity related to a required yard or setback. In determining whether a parking or loading nonconformity has been created or increased, the provisions of chapter 9, "Off Street Parking And Loading Facilities", of this title shall control.
2. In no event shall any damage or destruction to such a structure by means within the control of the owner be repaired or restored except in accordance with subsection B of this section. (Ord. Z-8-98, 9-21-1998)