§ 53.240 NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES OR USES IN THE STREAM CORRIDOR PROTECTION ZONE.
   (A)   Non-conforming structures and uses within the SCPZ, existing at the time of passage of these regulations, that are not permitted under these regulations may be continued but shall not be expanded, changed or enlarged except as set forth in this title.
   (B)   If damaged, destroyed, terminated or abandoned, these structures or uses may be repaired or restored within six months from the date of damage/destruction or the adoption of these regulations, whichever is later, at the property owners own risk.
   (C)   A residential structure or use within the SCPZ existing at the time of passage of these regulations may be expanded subject to the following provisions:
      (1)   The expansion conforms to existing zoning regulations.
      (2)   The expansion must not impact the stream channel or the floodway plus 20 feet limit.
      (3)   The expansion must not exceed an area of 15% of the footprint of the existing structure (or use) that lies within the SCPZ. Expansions exceeding 15% of the footprint within the SCPZ must be obtained through the variance process.
   (D)   Non-residential structure (or use) expansions will be permitted only through the variance process.
(Ord. 48-05, passed 9-6-05) Penalty, see § 53.999