(a) Continuation of Nonconforming Structures.
(1) The use of a structure existing on the date that the nonconformity came into being may be continued although the structure's size or location does not conform with the development regulations, parking, loading, or access provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Any lawful nonconforming structure may be extended, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered, provided that said extension, enlargement, reconstruction, movement or alteration complies with the setback and building requirements of the specific zoning district. However, the nonconforming feature of said structure shall not be allowed to become more nonconforming by being extended, enlarged, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except under one (1) or more of the following fact situations:
a. As when required to do so by law, or order.
b. To comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
c. With the approval of a conditional use permit under the procedures of Article E of this Chapter for the purpose of making required alterations to maintain the structural integrity of the building.
d. With the approval of a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(b) Yard Encroachments by Nonconforming Structures. Nonconforming structures which encroach upon the yard (setback) requirements of this Chapter, but which met yard requirements at the time the nonconformity came into being at the time of construction, may be structurally enlarged or expanded if the existing structure is located at a minimum of at least fifty percent (50%) of the minimum setback requirement(s) and further provided that the alteration does not create a greater degree of encroachment on yard, height, parking, loading, or access requirements. Placement of a new foundation or basement under an existing nonconforming structure shall be allowed as long as no further encroachment is permitted. The setbacks of the zoning district in which the structure is located shall be met if the lot size and existing location of the structure permits the setbacks to be met.
(c) Unsafe Nonconforming Structures. Nothing in this Chapter shall preclude the Building Inspector or any other Village of Edgar official from initiating remedial or enforcement actions when a lawful nonconforming structure is declared unsafe or presents a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, constitutes a public nuisance, or is in violation of a licensing regulation.
(d) Maintenance, Repair and Remodeling of Nonconforming Structures. This Chapter does not prohibit, or limit based on cost, the repair, maintenance, renovation, or remodeling of a nonconforming structure.
(e) Restoration of Certain Damaged Nonconforming Structures.
(1) In the case of damaged or destroyed nonconforming structures, the restoration of a nonconforming structure is permitted if the structure will be restored to the size, subject to Subsection (e)(2) below, location and use that it had immediately before the damage or destruction occurred, or impose any limits on the costs of the repair, reconstruction, or improvement if all of the following apply:
a. The nonconforming structure was damaged or destroyed on or after March 2, 2006.
b. The damage or destruction was caused by violent wind, vandalism, fire, flood, ice, snow, mold, or infestation.
(2) Where the criteria under Subsection (e)(l) above exist for a nonconforming structure to be restored, the size of the structure may be larger than the size it was immediately before the damage or destruction if necessary for the structure to comply with applicable federal or state requirements.
(f) Shoreland Nonconforming Structures. Nonconforming structures in shoreland areas damaged or destroyed by violent wind, fire, flood, or vandalism may be reconstructed or repaired, as provided by state law, to the size, location, and use it had immediately before the damage occurred if the landowner can establish that the damage was not due to deliberate act by the landowner or his/her agent, or due to general deterioration or dilapidated condition.
(g) Relocation of Nonconforming Structures. A nonconforming structure shall not be moved or relocated to any other location on the lot unless such structure is made to conform to all regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.