1177.04 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.

   A lawful structure existing at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance may be continued although such structure does not conform to the area, height or yard provisions of the district in which it is located, providing the following provisions are met:

   (a)   Enlargements. A nonconforming structure may not be added to or enlarged unless the additions or enlargements are made to conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located.

   (b)   Relocation. A nonconforming structure shall not be moved to any other lot or to any other portion of the lot on which it is presently situated unless as a result of the move, the structure shall conform to the regulations of the district in which it will be located after the move.

(c)   Enlargements. A nonconforming building or structure, except for a two-family dwelling or a multifamily or townhouse dwelling, which is damaged or partially destroyed by any reason to the extent of not more than fifty percent (50%) of its value at that time, may be restored without increase in nonconformity, and the occupancy or use of such building, structure or part thereof, which existed at the time of such partial destruction, may be continued or resumed, provided such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to completion. In the event such damage or destruction exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the value of such nonconforming building or structure, no repair or reconstruction shall be made unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform to all regulations for new buildings and structures in the district in which it is located. A nonconforming two-family dwelling or a nonconforming multi-family or townhouse dwelling which is accidentally or involuntarily damaged or destroyed may be restored without increase in nonconformity, such as size, setbacks, location, height, density, occupancy, use or otherwise, which existed at the time of such damage or destruction, provided such restoration to be commenced is started within a period of one year and is substantially completed within two years.
(Ord. 06-047. Passed 3-7-06.)