A. Nonconforming Building Or Structure: A nonconforming building or structure existing at the time of the adoption of this title may be continued and maintained including reasonable repairs, except as otherwise provided in this section.
1. Alteration Or Enlargement Of Buildings Or Structures:
a. A nonconforming building or structure shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless said building or structure, including additions and enlargements, is made to conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located; provided however, that if a building or structure is conforming as to use but not conforming as to yards, off street parking or height, said building may be enlarged or added to, provided that the enlargement or addition complies with the yard, off street parking and height requirements of the district in which said building or structure is located.
b. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved, in whole or in part, to another location on the lot unless every portion of the building or structure is made to conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located.
2. Restoration Of Damaged Buildings:
a. A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake, the public enemy or act of God, to the extent of not more than sixty percent (60%) of its value, exclusive of its foundations, may be restored and the occupancy or use of such building may be continued or resumed, provided that such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently pursued to its completion.
b. In the event damage or destruction exceed sixty percent (60%) of the value, exclusive of foundations of such nonconforming building or structure, no repairs or construction shall be made unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform to all the regulations for new buildings in the district in which it is located; provided, however, that any building or structure that is nonconforming due to off street parking, and is conforming in all other respects, may be restored regardless of the extent of damage.
3. Changes In Use:
a. A nonconforming use of a conforming building (i.e., a commercial use in a dwelling, etc.) shall not be expanded or extended into any other portion of such conforming building or structure, nor changed except to a conforming use. If such a nonconforming use or a portion thereof is discontinued or changed to a conforming use, any future use of such building, structure or portion thereof shall be in conformity with the regulations of the district in which such building or structure is located.
b. The use of a nonconforming building or structure may be changed to a use of the same or a more restricted district classification; but where the use of a nonconforming building or structure is changed to a use of a more restricted district classification, it shall not thereafter be changed to a use of a less restricted district classification.
4. Building Vacancy: A nonconforming building, structure or portion thereof which is or hereafter becomes vacant and remains unoccupied for a continuous period of one year, shall not thereafter be occupied except by a use which conforms with the regulations and requirements of the district in which said building or structure is located.
B. Nonconforming Uses Of Land:
1. A nonconforming use of land, existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, may not be extended or expanded.
2. If said nonconforming use or any portion thereof is discontinued for a period of six (6) months, or changed, any future use of such land, or change in use, shall be in conformity with the provision of the district in which said land is located. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)