(A) Continuance. The conforming use of a nonconforming structure existing at the time of adoption or amendment of this chapter may be continued. Additions or enlargements of such structures are permitted provided that the structure with such addition or enlargement complies with the setback, height, parking and loading requirements of this chapter.
(B) Damage or destruction
(1) Limitation on reconstruction. Existing nonconforming structures with a conforming use that are damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, flood, or other calamity, to the extent that the cost of repairs exceeds 50% of its equalized assessed value at the time it became nonconforming, may be reconstructed and shall conform with the established building setback lines along streets and the yard, height, parking, loading, and access provisions of this chapter
(2) Residential use exception. Notwithstanding division (B)(1) above, a single-family residential structure that is damaged or destroyed as specified above may be reconstruction using the same building footprint as the damaged or destroyed structure.
(C) Abandonment or discontinuance. If a nonconforming use other than a single-family residential use is discontinued or terminated for a period of 12 months, any future use of the structure, land, or water shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)