(A) A mobile home park which is in existence on May 13, 1974, and which does not meet the standards set forth herein shall be deemed to be nonconforming and shall be subject to the following.
(1) Nonconforming uses.
(a) A nonconforming use shall not be extended unless in conformity with the requirements of this chapter; except, however, a nonconforming use of any building may be extended to any portion or portions of such building which were, at the time such use became nonconforming, manifestly arranged or designed for such use.
(b) No structural alterations shall be made in a building housing a nonconforming use, except those required by law or ordinance or ordered by an authorized officer to secure the safety of the building.
(c) The nonconforming use of any building or structure which is damaged to an extent exceeding 50% of its then reproduction value, exclusive of foundations, by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war, riot or act of God, shall be discontinued, and such building or structure shall thereafter be used only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(d) A nonconforming use shall not be changed to any but a conforming use. When a nonconforming use is changed to a conforming use, it shall not be changed to any nonconforming use.
(e) When any nonconforming use is disconnected for a period exceeding 90 days, any future use shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(f) No change shall be made in the landscaping, grading of the mobile home park or external appearance of a nonconforming use without the grant by the Board of Adjustment of a special exception authorizing such change. The Board shall grant such an exception only upon an affirmation finding that the proposed change will have no reverse effect upon neighboring properties or upon the public welfare. The Board may impose any appropriate conditions and safeguards upon any such special exceptions which it grants for the further protection of neighboring properties and the public welfare.
(2) Nonconforming buildings or structures. Nonconforming buildings or structures shall be allowed to remain, subject to the following provisions.
(a) A nonconforming building or structure shall not be extended unless such extension shall comply with all the requirements of this chapter.
(b) A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged to an extent exceeding 75% of its then reproduction value, exclusive of foundations, by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war, riot or act of God, shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Nonconforming signs or billboards shall be eliminated or changed to conform with the provisions of this chapter within 18 months of the date such signs or billboards become nonconforming.
(B) No license shall be granted for any such existing mobile home park unless the license fee herein imposed is paid and unless the Building Inspector is satisfied that the business and the area encompassed thereby comply with the requirements of this code, other ordinances of the city and with the laws of the state, except as otherwise set forth in this chapter.
(Code 2019, § 12-7) (Ord. passed 5-13-1974) Penalty, see § 10.99