A. A nonconforming building or structure or a building or structure occupied by a nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood or other calamity or act of nature may be restored or reconstructed and the use thereof resumed; provided, that such restoration or reconstruction: 1) is commenced within a period of two (2) years from the date of occurrence of the damage; and 2) does not have the effect of increasing the size of building or structure or the floor space in excess of that which existed at the time the building became nonconforming, except when approved in accordance with the provisions of section 10-13-4 of this chapter.
B. Any such restored or reconstructed structure shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the current city building regulations. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997)