7.12.02   Non-conforming Structures
   A.   Any structure erected on or prior to the original adoption date of this Code, or amendment of this Regulation, but not permitted thereafter, may continue or be occupied, provided:
      1.   If the structure is damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%) or more of the fair market value of the structure at the time of damage or destruction, any reconstruction shall comply with the current Mexico Beach Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code requirements.
      2.   Structures which are deemed historical or historically significant may rebuild to the historic nature of the development.
      3.   Additions may be constructed on non-conforming structures. However, any alteration may not exceed any adopted current development standard or otherwise compound the nonconforming infringement.
      4.   Any lot or parcel that is designated with a Future Land Use that allows for residential development that existed on or prior to the original adoption date of this Land Development Code shall not be prohibited by applicable density requirements from having the same number of dwelling units as existed on that lot or parcel that were in place on October 9, 2018.
      5.   The provisions of Section 2.02.07E., Limited Setback Waiver, shall remain in force until October 9, 2020.
   B.   Review. In all situations where a building permit is to be issued for a non-conforming structure, the permit application must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Minor Residential Development Order, Section 7.02.02A.1.b.(3) of this Code.
      (Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)