Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance, passed February 27, 1973, that could not be built under the terms of this article by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(Ord. 0-465. Passed 9-23-86.)
(a) Expansion of Residential and Nonresidential Structures. A nonconforming residential or nonresidential structure which contains a permitted use may be enlarged or altered provided that such enlargement or alteration conforms to the following requirements: A structure devoted to a permitted residential or nonresidential use in the district in which it is located shall be allowed to expand by not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing first floor area. Such expansion shall not extend beyond the existing nonconforming side or rear yard building lines. No enlargement or alteration shall occur in any required front yard in a manner that increases its nonconformity.
(Ord. 0-774. Passed 6-13-95.)
(b) Reconstruction. If a nonconforming residential or nonresidential structure which contains a permitted use is damaged or destroyed by any means to any extent it may be reconstructed provided that such reconstruction conforms to all applicable setback and height requirements as determined by the Zoning District in which the parcel is located and provided that the future use will remain the same as the previously permitted use. A nonconforming residential or nonresidential structure which contained a previously permitted conditional use as determined by the Zoning District in which the parcel is located must first be reauthorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals prior to reconstruction.
(Ord. 0-1724. Passed 3-14-23.)
(c) Moving. No nonconforming residential or nonresidential structure shall be moved in whole or in part for any distance to another location on the same or on another lot unless the entire structure shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located after being moved.
(Ord. 0-465. Passed 9-23-86.)