1179.04 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.
   Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption of the Zoning Ordinance that could not be built under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance 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)   No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. Such structures may be enlarged or altered in a way which does not increase its nonconformity.
(Ord. 82-1970. Passed 11-2-70.)
   (b)   Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than sixty percent (60%) of its replacement costs, exclusive of the foundation, it shall be reconstructed only in conformity with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Except, that should such a nonconforming residential structure or nonconforming portion of a residential structure be destroyed by accidental means, it maybe constructed in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located or to its original size and use.
      (Ord. 121-2006. Passed 9-18-06.)
   (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 removed.
      (Ord. 82-1970. Passed 11-2-70.)