Except as provided in this Part, any building or structure existing at the time of passage or amendment to Chapter shall comply with the following.
A. Continuation. Any nonconforming building or structure legally existing on the effective date of this Chapter may be continued.
B. Restoration. Any nonconforming building or structure which has been damaged or destroyed by fire or some other calamity may be restored within the limits of the existing foundation and shall not exceed the height, width and depth dimensions of the original building. Restoration shall begin within 9 months from the date of damage or destruction and shall be carried on without interruption.
C. Extension. Any nonconforming building or structure existing at the time of the effective date of this Chapter may be extended provided such extensions conform to the applicable area and building height requirements. The extension of any existing nonconforming building or structure shall require a special exception when the total floor area will be increased by more than 25% of the floor area of the nonconforming building at the time of the effective date of this Chapter. In granting a special exception, the Zoning Hearing Board shall consider the following:
(1) It is clear that such extension is not materially or spatially detrimental to the character of the surrounding lots or the interest of the Township.
(2) No more than one extension to a nonconforming building shall be granted.
(3) The Zoning Hearing Board may specify appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be required.
(4) The extension of the building or structure does not extend upon ground not owned, leased or under option to purchase at the time of the passage of this Chapter.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 902)