Any nonconforming building or structure damaged more than 50% of its then appraised value for tax purposes, exclusive of foundations, by fire, flood, explosion, wind, earthquake, war, riot, or other calamity or Act of God shall not be restored or reconstructed and used as before such happening; but if less than 50% damaged above the foundation, it may be restored, reconstructed, or used as before, provided that restoration or reconstruction be completed within 12 months of such happening.
(Prior Code, § 157.115) (Ord. 1040, passed 4-12-1983)