(A) On any building devoted in whole or in part to any nonconforming use, work may be done in any period of 12 consecutive months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of nonbearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing to an extent not exceeding 50% of the replacement value of the building, provided that the cubic content of the building as it existed at the time of passage or amendment of this chapter shall not be increased.
(B) (1) A nonconforming structure, nonconforming portion of a structure, or a structure containing a nonconforming use which is physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and maintenance, as determined by the Building Official may be restored to a safe condition.
(2) Where enlargement or structural alternation is necessary to allow compliance with health and safety laws or ordinances, the cost of such work shall not exceed 25% of the structure’s fair market value, as determined by the assessor at the time such work is done.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999