Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date hereof that could not be built under the terms of this title by reason of restriction on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristic of the structure of its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
A. Enlargement Or Alteration: No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases in nonconformity.
B. Destruction: Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this title or with approved variance.
C. Movement: Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
D. Elimination Of Nonconforming Buildings And Structures: Any structure or building, all or substantially all of which is designed or intended for use not permitted in the district in which it is located shall be removed and its use thereafter cease, or shall be converted to a building or structure designed or intended for a use permitted in the district in which it is located at the end of its useful life as determined by the zoning administrator.
E. Condemnation Of Nonconforming Buildings And Structures: The village of Seneca at any time, and from time to time, by ordinance duly enacted: a) may acquire by condemnation any nonconforming building or structure, all or substantially all of which is designed or intended for a use not permitted in the district in which it is located, and all land which is necessary or appropriate for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the area blighted by such nonconforming buildings or structures; b) may remove or demolish all such nonconforming buildings and structures so acquired; c) may hold and use any remaining property for public purposes; and d) may sell, lease or exchange such property as is not held for public purposes, subject to the provisions of this comprehensive amendment, or any amendment hereto. No such acquisition by condemnation shall be made until such time as the plan commission, at the request of the board of trustees, or upon its own initiative, has made a study of the area within which such nonconforming building or structure is located and has filed a written report on such study with the board of trustees. (Ord. 10-09, 8-17-2010)