Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, the structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions.
(A) No structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity.
(B) Any structure or portion of the structure may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
(C) Should the structure be destroyed by any means to any extent of more than 50% of its construction cost at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Should the structure be moved for any reason and distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(2000 Code, § 66-145) (Ord. 75-01, passed 7-14-1975) Penalty, see § 157.999