SECTION 2604 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.

Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Ordinance that could not be built under the terms of this Ordinance by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage , height, yards , or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure  may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:

   a.   No such structure  may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. Such structures may be enlarged or altered in a way which does not increase it nonconformity.

   b.   Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than sixty (60) percent of its replacement costs, exclusive of the foundation, it shall be reconstructed only in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.

   c.   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 located after it is removed.

   d.   Any nonconforming structure or any structure or portion thereof containing a nonconforming use , may be altered if such alteration serves to decrease the nonconforming nature of the structure or use . The Zoning Board of Appeals  shall determine if a proposed alteration will decrease the degree of nonconformity.