A. Conditions: A nonconforming building or structure or a building housing a nonconforming use may be extended or enlarged or reconstructed, subject to the prior approval by the city council, after recommendation of the planning commission and upon compliance with the following:
1. The proposed extension or replacement shall be located entirely on the same lot or parcel as the present nonconforming structure and will conform with all existing setback and location requirements.
2. The applicant shall submit a detailed site plan showing the location of existing and proposed structures on the site and in the vicinity, existing lot boundaries, roads, driveways, parking areas, utilities, and other significant features on the site and in the immediate vicinity.
3. A finding made by a majority vote of the city council that:
a. The proposed enlargement or extension will not significantly alter the character of the building or use or its impact upon the area.
b. The building or use, if extended, will not have the effect of diminishing the value of property or the quality of the living environment of adjacent properties.
c. The proposed enlargement will not significantly increase the number of vehicles or pedestrians, or result in the establishment or increase of a safety hazard to the area.
d. The proposed enlargement will not result in the establishment of a condition incompatible with the neighborhood area and the stated objective of the zone in which it is located.
B. Attachment Of Necessary Conditions: The city council may attach such conditions to its approval as are necessary to adequately protect the property and uses in the surrounding territory and the intent of the zone, including, but not limited to, the providing of off street parking, accessways, landscaping features and additional setback of structures. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997)