Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this title that could not be built under the terms of this title by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
A. Enlargement, Alteration, Or Movement:
1. No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity.
2. 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.
B. Damage Or Destruction:
1. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at the time of damage or destruction, then such structure shall not be reestablished unless it is made to conform to the requirements of this title.
2. Where a nonconforming building is damaged by less than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at the time of damage, it may be repaired or restored, provided any such repair or restoration is started within twelve (12) months and is completed within eighteen (18) months from the date of partial destruction.
3. Reconstruction costs shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the chief building official for review. The cost of land or any factors other than the cost of the structure are excluded in the determination of cost of restoration for any building or activity devoted to a nonconforming use. (Ord. 420, 12-18-2017)