Except as otherwise provided in this code, nonconforming buildings and structures shall be regulated as follows:
(a) Changes, including structural alterations, may be made to a nonconforming structure or to a structure for a nonconforming use to meet the minimum requirements of other city and state regulations.
(b) A nonconforming structure that has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God, or by a public enemy may be rebuilt as it existed before. However, the structure cannot be rebuilt or restored in a different form or in a way that would increase its degree of nonconformity.
(Ord. 02-177. Passed 4-16-02.)
(c) A nonconforming building in a Historic Preservation District that has been damaged by fire, act of God, or by a public enemy regardless of the extent of damage, may be restored as a conditional use authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals. However, the building may not be restored except in compliance with the following requirements:
(1) The building shall be placed upon its original foundation or the site of the original foundation or in a location that lessens the degree of the building's nonconformity.
(2) The building shall be reconstructed as nearly as possible to the original historic appearance of the building or as regulated by the Landmarks Commission.
(3) The Landmarks Commission shall give authorization to the manner in which the building is reconstructed.
(d) Any nonconforming structure containing a conforming use may be converted to another conforming use.
(e) Except as otherwise provided, a nonconforming structure may be structurally enlarged, provided it is structurally enlarged in a way that does not increase or extend the manner in which the structure is nonconforming.
(f) Any nonconforming structure that is relocated on the same lot shall conform to the provisions of this code.
(Ord. 02-177, passed 4-16-02; Ord. 13-79, passed 4-2-13.)