(A) A nonconforming structure containing a use permitted in the zoning district in which it is located may continue only in accordance with the provisions of this code.
(B) Normal repair and maintenance may be performed to allow the continuation of nonconforming structures.
(C) A nonconforming structure may not, under any circumstances, be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity except as permitted under § 152.044.
(D) Nonconforming structures and uses may enlarge principal structures by adding decks or porches provided that nonconformities are not increased.
(E) Any legal, pre-existing nonconforming structure damaged by fire, flood, explosion, or other disaster event may be reconstructed and used as before, so long as the structure is damaged no more than 50% of its appraised value exclusive of foundations, if such reconstruction is undertaken within 12 months of such disaster, and if the restored structure has no greater coverage and contains no greater content (measured in cubic feet) than before such disaster. An application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to undertake to re-construct the structure must be filed prior to undertaking the repairs after the use has been destroyed or damaged, otherwise any structure shall conform to and be in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and requirements of the particular district as provided in this chapter.
(F) If any building occupied by a nonconforming use is damaged more than 50% of its reconstruction cost exclusive of foundations, such building may not be restored for any nonconforming use.
(G) The extension of a lawful use to any portion of a nonconforming structure shall not be deemed the extension of a nonconforming use.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999