(A) Normal maintenance and alteration of a building or other lawful nonconforming use is permitted through the building permit process provided:
(1) The alterations do not expand the foundation and/or building volume, unless specifically allowed by this chapter;
(2) The alterations do not increase the building occupancy capacity or parking demand; and
(3) The alteration does not increase the nonconformity of the building or the use.
(B) Alterations may be made to a building or other lawful nonconforming residential units when they will improve the livability thereof, provided they will not increase the number of dwelling units or size or volume of the building.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the placing of a structure in safe condition when the structure is declared unsafe by the Zoning Administrator providing the necessary repairs shall not constitute more than 50% of fair market value of the structure. The value shall be determined by the County Assessor.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)