A structure or use of a structure or premises which lawfully existed before November 1994, but which is not in conformity with this chapter, may be continued subject to the following conditions.
(A) Existing structures and/or uses located in the floodway district shall not be expanded or enlarged unless the effect of the proposed expansion or enlargement on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements.
(B) Any modifications, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located in any floodplain district to an extent or amount of less than 50% of its market value shall conform to the State Uniform Statewide Building Code, being 13 VAC 5-63 and the appropriate provisions of this chapter.
(C) The modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use, regardless of its location in a floodplain district, to an extent or amount of 50% or more of its market value shall be undertaken only in full compliance with this chapter, and the entire structure shall conform to the provisions of this chapter and the State Uniform Statewide Building Code, being 13 VAC 5-63.
(D) Uses or their adjuncts that are or become nuisances shall not be permitted to continue.
(E) No building or structure shall be occupied/reoccupied after a natural disaster such as fire or flood without an inspection and approval for structural stability and livability by the Town Building Official.
(1998 Code, § 26-45) (Ord. passed 5-13-1997; Ord. O-2016-01, passed 2-2-2016)