§ 1105 Destroyed Nonconforming Structures.

   A.   A non-conforming structure that has been damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, accident, or calamity (as contrasted to deterioration due to time, neglect, or intentional demolition) may be reconstructed and used, provided that:

      1.   The reconstructed building shall not exceed in height, area, or volume the building destroyed, except that expansion may be made as provided for in Sections 1102.A or 1102.B;

      2.   Building reconstruction shall be started within one year from the date the building was destroyed and shall be carried on without interruption.

   B.   An otherwise conforming structure, housing a non-conforming use, that has been damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, accident, or calamity, (as contrasted to deterioration due to time, neglect, or intentional demolition) may be reconstructed and used, provided that expansion may only be made as provided in § 1102.B.

   C.   A non-conforming structure on the Historic Resource List may be reconstructed or rebuilt under any circumstance of voluntary, approved and permitted demolition (see §§ 514.3.A and 514.4.C) provided:

      1.   The use of said structure is conforming.

      2.    The façade of the structure is rebuilt using as much of the original materials as practical and the final form of the structure shall not substantially alter the appearance of the original structure, as established by photographs or certified copies of original drawings.

      3.   Expansion during rebuilding may be allowed as provided in § 1102.A.