Where a lawful structure exists on the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Code, which structure could not be built under the terms of this Zoning Code by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure, or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(a) No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. Such structures may be enlarged or altered in a way which does not increase their nonconformity.
(b) If such structure is destroyed by any means to an extent of more than fifty percent of its replacement costs, exclusive of the foundation, it shall be reconstructed only in conformity with this Zoning Code, except that reconstruction on the existing foundation or footings shall be permitted, provided that such reconstruction is commenced within twelve months from the date of such damage.
(c) If such structure is 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.
(Ord. 458. Passed 1-4-89.)