A nonconforming structure exists when the height, size, minimum floor area, or lot coverage of a structure, or the relationship between an existing building and other buildings or lot lines, does not conform to the regulations applicable to the district in which the property is located.
Where a lawful structure exists on the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Code that could not be built under the terms of this Zoning Code, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(a) Expansion of Structure. No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. Such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which does not increase nonconformity.
(b) Damage to Structure. Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than fifty percent of its estimated cash value, it shall be reconstructed only in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code. The estimated cash value shall be equal to the result of multiplying the state equalized valuation recorded in the tax roll by a factor of two.
(c) Moving. Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is relocated after it is moved.
(Ord. 97-45. Passed 3-17-97.)