(A) Structures damaged by fire or other causes may be repaired, reconstructed or used for the same nonconforming use without action by the Board of Appeals.
(B) Any such reconstruction or repair shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) The reconstructed structure shall not exceed the height, area or volume of the damaged structure.
(2) Reconstruction shall begin within 1 year from the date of damage and shall be carried on without interruption.
(C) If application for reconstruction or repair is made within 6 years of the date, the use of land or structure became nonconforming, the property shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) Enlargement shall not exceed 35% of the floor area of a nonconforming structure; and
(2) Reconstruction shall begin within 1 year from the date of damage and shall be carried on without interruption.
(Ord. —, passed 5-13-1997; Am. Ord. —, passed 8-8-2000; Am. Ord. —, passed 4-30-2002)