1. Nonconforming Structure. Nonconforming structures may be altered, reconstructed, or enlarged provided that such alteration, reconstruction or enlargement does not increase the extent of the nonconformity existing on the effective date of this Chapter. In the case of a nonconforming structure which is used by a nonconforming use, such alteration, extension, or enlargement shall also meet the requirements of § 27-1202(3)
2. Nonconforming Lots. A building may be constructed on any lot which was lawful when created and which prior to the effective date of this Chapter was in a separate ownership duly recorded by plan or deed, provided the use requirements and other performance requirements (including yard requirements) of this Chapter are observed. Mobile home pads and designated mobile home spaces existing in mobile home parks at the effective date of this Chapter may continue to be used for the replacement of mobile homes. (Ord. 367)
3. Nonconforming Uses. Nonconforming uses shall not be altered, reconstructed, extended or enlarged, except in accordance with the following provisions.
A. Such alteration, reconstruction, extension or enlargement shall be permitted only by special exception under the provisions of Part 14, Zoning Hearing Board. (Ord. 200)
B. Such alteration, reconstruction, extension or enlargement shall be only upon the same lot as in existence at the date the use became nonconforming.
C. Any increase in volume of the non-conforming use shall not exceed an aggregate of more than 50% (of said volume or area) during the life of the nonconformity.
(Ord. 45, Z-§ 1202, 5/12/76; as amended by Ord. 200, 12/10/86; and by Ord. 367, 2/18/1998, §§ 9, 10)