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. Such structures shall be subject to the following provisions:
(A) No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity. However, upon approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals, a building in residential use in an R-1 District may be extended along one side of the structure even though the side of the existing structure to be extended may not comply with § 155.061, Side yard setback requirements.
(B) Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost, exclusive of the foundation at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)