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(a) Existing Structure. Where an otherwise lawful structure exists in the C-O zone on October 31, 1978, or an otherwise lawful lot on which such structure is located is diminished in area by reason of taking under eminent domain, purchase or other governmental action, so that such structure could not then be built under the terms of this chapter because of insufficient net lot or other requirements of this chapter dealing with dimensions of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure is a conforming structure and may be continued, structurally altered, repaired or reconstructed, so long as it is not increased, extended or enlarged beyond the dimensions which existed on the above date.
(b) Future Construction. On land zoned in the C-O classification on October 31, 1978 construction may be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the C-O zone as they existed prior to that date, if construction has been undertaken over and beyond the excavation and foundation work prior to October 31, 1979. Where such construction is undertaken, the resulting structure is a conforming structure and may be continued, structurally altered, repaired or reconstructed, so long as it is not increased, extended or enlarged beyond the dimensions of the construction pursuant to the original building permit.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 8-88, §§ 1-5; Ord. No. 9-79, § 1; Ord. No. 9-80, § 2; Ord. No. 10-53, §13; Ord. No. 13-81, §1.)
Editor's note-Formerly, section 59-C-4.3.