Where a legally established nonconforming building or structure exists on the effective date of this chapter that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on: gross floor area; lot coverage; building height limitations; front, side, and rear setbacks and yards; location on the lot; bulk; or other provisions of this chapter applicable to the building or structure, the building or structure may continue to exist so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to compliance with the following provisions:
(A) Such legally established nonconforming building or structure may not be enlarged, expanded or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, provided the building or structure may be altered so as to decrease the extent of nonconformity;
(B) Should the legally established nonconforming building or structure, or legally established nonconforming portion of a building or structure, be damaged or destroyed by any means to the extent that restoration will exceed 50% of the cost of construction of the entire building or structure at the time the damage or destruction is reported, as determined pursuant to § 152.065 below, the building or structure shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter; and
(C) Should such legally established building or structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever, the legally established building or structure shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1221, § 1.03(e), passed 1-26-2010)