A non-conforming structure containing a use permitted in the zoning district in which it is located may continue only in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(a) Normal repair and maintenance may be performed to allow the continuation of nonconforming structures.
(b) Nonconforming structures used for a permitted use may be enlarged, provided that the enlargement shall not create any additional nonconformity or increase the degree of the existing nonconformity of such structure.
(c) Nonconforming structures and uses may enlarge principal structures by adding decks or porches provided structural nonconformities are not increased and that all requirements of this Code are met, including but not limited to setback and yard requirements.
(d) Where the nonconforming setback of a building or structure exists, the nonconforming setback may be extended along the same building line as the existing nonconforming setback, provided that in so doing, the setback itself is not further reduced.
(e) Any legal, pre-existing nonconforming structure damaged by fire, flood, explosion or other disaster event may be reconstructed and used as before, so long as the structure is damaged no more than fifty (50) percent of its reconstruction cost exclusive of foundations, if such reconstruction is undertaken within twelve (12) months of such disaster, and if the restored structure has no greater coverage and contains no greater content (measured in cubic feet) than before such disaster. An application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to undertake to reconstruct the structure must be filed prior to undertaking the repairs after the use has been destroyed or damaged, otherwise any structure shall conform to and be in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and requirements of the particular district as provided in the Zoning Ordinance.
(f) If any building occupied by a nonconforming use is damaged more than fifty (50) percent of its reconstruction cost exclusive of foundations, such building may not be restored for any nonconforming use. (Passed 8-28-18.)