Where a lawful structure exists on September 26, 1972, or on the effective date of an amendment to the Land Development Code making said structure nonconforming, that could not be built under the terms of the Land Development Code 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:
(1) No such structures may be enlarged or altered in any way which increases any existing nonconformity. This includes but is not limited to increasing the height, width, or length of any structure that does not meet the setback. Any enlargements or alterations must meet all zoning requirements such as setbacks, heights, and location.
(2) Any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
(3) Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50% of the appraised value of the structure as determined by the Brevard County Property Appraiser at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Land Development Code.
(4) Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(`75 Code, Appendix A, Art. V, § 5) (Ord. passed 9-26-72; Am. Ord. 85-7, passed 11-12-85; Am. Ord. 87-02, passed 5-12-87; Am. Ord. 2017-05, adopted 12-20-17)