59-G-4.25. Nonconformity through public taking.

A building or structure is not a nonconforming building or structure if:

   (a)   the building or structure:

      (1)   was otherwise lawful on:

         (A)   June 1, 1958; or

         (B)   the date of an amendment to this Chapter; or

      (2)   is on an otherwise lawful lot; and

   (b)   the lot on which the building or structure is located is reduced in area by a taking under eminent domain or another government action that would otherwise make the building or structure nonconforming because a dimension of the building or structure, or the location on the lot, is deficient.

The building or structure may be repaired, altered, or reconstructed, if it is an otherwise lawful use, except that the construction must not change any dimension of the building or structure that is deficient.