The lawful use of any building, structure, or land existing on the effective date hereof may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions of this title, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Unsafe Structure: Nothing in this title shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any portion of a building or structure declared unsafe by a proper authority.
B. Restoration: Nothing in this title shall prevent the reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding and continued use of any nonconforming building or structure damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, or acts of God, subsequent to the effective date hereof, wherein the expense of such work does not exceed forty percent (40%) of the replacement value of the building or structure at the time such damage occurred.
C. Wear And Tear: Nothing in this title shall prevent the reconstruction, repairing or rebuilding of a nonconforming building, structure or part thereof existing on the effective date hereof, rendered necessary by wear and tear, deterioration or depreciation.
D. Unlawful Use Not Authorized: Nothing in this title shall be interpreted as authorization for or approval of the continuance of the use of a structure or premises in violation of zoning regulations in effect at the time of the effective date hereof. (Ord. 96-5, 10-9-1996)