A structure, lawfully existing at the effective date of the adoption or amendment of this chapter, but which would be prohibited by the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on floor area, density intensity, height, yards, its location on the lot or other requirements concerning the structure, shall be deemed nonconforming; and shall be subject to the following restrictions.
(A) Alteration. No such nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in any manner which increases its nonconformity.
(B) Damage. No structure which has been damaged by fire or explosion or any Act of God, to the extent of 50% or more of its assessed valuation, shall be restored, repaired or rebuilt except to conform to the requirement of the district in which it is located.
(C) Relocation. Should such structure be moved, regardless of the distance, it shall thereafter conform to the provisions of the district in which it is to be located.
(D) Maintenance. On any building containing a nonconforming use or any nonconforming structure, ordinary repairs and maintenance may continue, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12)