Where, at the time of passage of this chapter, a lawful use of land or a structure exists which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this chapter, the use may be continued where it remains otherwise lawful; provided:
(A) No such non-conforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non-conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its non-conformity;
(B) Should such non-conforming structure or non-conforming portion of a structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 70% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter;
(C) Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved; and
(D) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or any part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting the public safety, upon order of such official.
(Prior Code, § 17.48.030) (Ord. 390, passed - -1993)