§ 168.02-05 Reconstruction After Casualty Damage.
   (A)   In the event a structure housing a nonconforming use in the RMF, DC, or IC Districts is damaged to an extent up to or greater than 50% of its assessed value at the time of damage through an Act of God or other natural catastrophic event, such use may be reconstructed to its state immediately prior to the Act of God or other natural catastrophic event resulting in its damage, provided that a new nonconforming use is not created. Reconstruction shall be initiated within 12 months of the damage, and shall be in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
   (B)   In the event a structure housing a nonconforming multi-family use in the RTF District is damaged to an extent up to or greater than 50% of its assessed value at the time of damage through an Act of God or other natural catastrophic event, such use may be reconstructed to its state immediately prior to the Act of God or other catastrophic event resulting in its damage, provided that a new nonconforming use is not created. Reconstruction shall be initiated within 24 months of the damage, and shall be in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
   (C)   In restoring such structures, changes are permitted that reduce the degree or extent of the nonconforming use.
(Ord. 05-10, passed 3-23-10; Am. Ord. 035-21, passed 12-14-21; Am. Ord. 007-22, passed 6-14-22)