If any nonconforming use of a structure or land or nonconforming structure is destroyed by any means, including floods, to an extent of 50% or more of its current market value at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. The City Council may issue a permit for reconstruction if the use is located outside the floodway and, upon reconstruction, is adequately elevated on fill in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 197, passed 10-5-1992)