Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter that could not now be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, bulk 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 non-conforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non- conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease it non-conformity.
(B) Should such non-conforming structure or non-conforming portion of structure be destroyed by any means to the extent of more than 50% of the fair market value of the building immediately prior to the damage, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(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.
(D) Normal maintenance may be conducted on the structure in order to keep it safe, neat and orderly in appearance.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)