A building or other structure existing lawfully at the time this Code became effective but which does not conform as to area or width of lot, yard dimensions, lot coverage, height of building, intended use or other regulations of the district in which it is located is a lawful nonconforming building. Such building may be continued to be occupied so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(a) Maintenance and Repair. A nonconforming building may continue to be used, maintained and repaired, provided, however, no structural parts shall be replaced except when required by law to restore to a safe condition, or make the building or use conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(b) Additions. A nonconforming building shall not be altered, added to or enlarged unless the additions and original building are made to conform to the yard coverage and height regulations of the district in which it is located, except a nonconforming dwelling may be altered, modernized or enlarged provided the alteration and enlargements conform only to all yard regulations.
(c) Moving. A nonconforming building shall not be moved in whole or in part to any other location on the lot or other premises unless every portion of such building so moved is made to conform to all regulations of the district in which it is to be located.
(d) Restoration of Damaged Building. If a nonconforming building is damaged or destroyed by any cause to the extent of 50 percent or less of its reproduction value, those portions so destroyed or damaged may be restored but to not more than its former size, provided such restoration is completed within a period of one year from date of damage or destruction. If such a building is occupied by a nonconforming use prior to damage such use may be continued. If a nonconforming building is damaged or destroyed more than 50 percent of its reproduction value, no repairing or reconstruction shall be made unless every portion of the building is made to conform to regulations of the district in which the building is located and unless occupied by a conforming use. Determination of the reproduction value shall be made by three practicing building construction contractors; one to be appointed by the owner, one to be appointed by the Municipality and the third to be selected by mutual consent of the two parties.
(Ord. 474. Passed 8-27-73.)