For any conforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date of this code which is damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion or other similar cause and which is reconstructed, reestablished, or repaired, additional off-street parking or loading facilities need not be provided, except that parking or loading facilities equivalent to any maintained at the time of such damage or destruction shall be restored or continued in operation. However, in no case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this code for equivalent new uses or construction.
(Ord. 887, § 5.4, passed - -)