(A) All repairs and maintenance work required to keep a non-conforming building or structure in sound condition may be made, but it shall not be structurally altered to permit the use of such building or structure beyond its natural life. In the event any non-conforming building or structure is damaged by fire, wind, Act of God or public enemy, it may be rebuilt or restored if the cost thereof does not exceed one-half of the value of the non-conforming building or structure after the rebuilding or restoration is complete. In the event any non-conforming building or structure is damaged by fire, wind, Act of God or public enemy, and the cost of rebuilding or restoration exceeds one-half of the value of the building or structure after rebuilding is complete, then such rebuilding or restoration shall only be permitted when first authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use.
(B) In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:
(1) Whether such rebuilding or restoration will substantially extend the probable duration of the non-conforming use; and
(2) Whether or not land previously occupied by the non-conforming use can be advantageously used for a use permitted in the applicable zoning district.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 14.03) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977; Ord. 2001-1, passed 7-17-2001) Penalty, see § 157.999