Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter that could not be built under the terms of this chapter 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 any nonconformities; provided, that all additions or enlargements to principal structures conform with the current maximum height and setback requirements of the district in which the structure is located. Nonconforming accessory structures may be enlarged or altered in conformance with the provisions of § 157.035(C).
(B) Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement costs, exclusive of the foundation, it shall be reconstructed only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(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.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. 364, passed 2-12-2004; Ord. passed 2-1-2012) Penalty, see § 157.999