Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Code (Ordinance 82-38, passed September 20, 1982) that could not be built under this Zoning Code by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, location on the lot, bulk, minimum parking area or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(a) No such nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
(b) Should such nonconforming structure or nonconforming portion of a structure be destroyed, by any means, to an extent of fifty percent or more of appraised value for tax purposes adjusted to 100 percent of true value, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with this Zoning Code. If the structure is located on a nonconforming lot of record, the provisions of Section 1282.03 shall apply.
(c) Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)