Where a legally established nonconforming building or structure (excluding signs) exists on the effective date of this ordinance that could not be built under the terms of this ordinance by reason of restrictions on: gross floor area; lot coverage; building height limitations; front, side and rear setbacks and yards; location on the lot; bulk; or other provisions of this ordinance applicable to the building or structure, such building or structure may continue to exist so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to compliance with the following provisions:
(1) Such legally established nonconforming building or structure may not be enlarged, expanded or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, provided such building or structure may be altered so as to decrease the extent of nonconformity;
(2) Should such legally established nonconforming building or structure, or legally established nonconforming portion of a building or structure, be damaged or destroyed by any means to the extent of more than two-thirds of the fair market value of the building or structure immediately prior to the damage or destruction, said building or structure shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance; and
(3) Should such building or structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever, such building or structure shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this ordinance.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004; Ord. 51-2005, passed 10-10-2005; Ord. 09-2007, passed 4-23-2007; Ord. 24-2009, passed 1-26-2009)