(a) Continuance of Nonconforming Buildings. The lawful use of any building which does not conform to these regulations, whether by original adoption or by subsequent amendment, may be continued after such adoption or amendment, under the conditions herein specified.
(b) Expansion of Nonconforming Buildings. The addition to, enlargement or expansion of any such nonconforming building may be permitted provided such addition, enlargement or expansion complies with all height, area, parking, setback and other requirements of the district in which it is located, and that total aggregate floor area of such addition or additions does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the floor area in such building at the time it became nonconforming.
(c) Damaged Nonconforming Buildings. A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity, or the public enemy, may be restored and the same use and occupancy continued or resumed, provided that such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to completion. Any lot whose buildings are destroyed beyond seventy-five percent (75%) of their total value shall not be restored to its original use and the land used by such buildings shall thereafter be used in conformance with the district regulations.
(d) Change of Nonconforming Buildings. The use of a nonconforming building may be changed to a use of the same or more restrictive classification but shall not thereafter be changed back to a less restrictive use.
(e) Vacated Nonconforming Buildings. A nonconforming building, or portion thereof, which is or hereafter remains vacant and unoccupied for a period of two years or more, shall not thereafter be occupied except by a use which conforms to the use regulations of the district in which it is located.
(f) Voluntary Removal or Remodeling of Nonconforming Buildings. The voluntary removal or remodeling of a nonconforming building or structure not damaged or partially destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity, or the public enemy, shall be permitted as long as not more than fifty percent (50%) of the total value of such building or structure is involved. Any removal or remodeling where more than fifty percent (50%) of the value of such building or structure is involved shall conform with all of the requirments of the district in which it is located upon its completion.
(Ord. 18-90. Passed 6-26-90.)