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Except as otherwise provided in this Code, any building, other structure or use lawfully existing at the time of enactment or subsequent amendment of this Zoning Ordinance may be continued, even though such building, other structure or use does not conform with the provisions of this Code for the district in which it is located. Nothing in this Code shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any part of a building or other structure declared unsafe by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
Except when authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as provided in Chapter 1127, no nonconforming use shall hereafter be extended, unless such extension conforms with the provisions of this Zoning Code for the district in which such nonconforming use is located. However, such nonconforming use may be extended throughout those parts of a building which were manifestly designed or arranged for such use prior to the time of the enactment of this Zoning Code or the time of an amendment rendering such use nonconforming, if no structural alterations except those required by law or ordinance are made therein.
EXCEPTION: Any nonconforming single-family use in any zoning district may be extended, provided such extension conforms to the development standards provided in Chapter 1144.
(Ord. 2000-253. Passed 12-18-00.)
Any nonconforming building or structure damaged more than fifty percent (50%) of its then-assessed valuation, exclusive of foundations, shall not be restored or reconstructed, used or occupied as a nonconforming use and shall be in conformance with the provisions of this Code. If such damage amounts to fifty percent (50%) or less of the assessed valuation, the nonconforming building or structure may be restored, provided such restoration is completed within twelve (12) months from the time of damage.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
No building, structure or premises, where a nonconforming use has ceased for more than twelve (12) consecutive months, or which has been changed to a use permitted in a district in which it is located, shall again be devoted to or converted to a nonconforming use.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)