1137.07 EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS.
   (a)   This Code may permit a building containing a nonconforming use to be enlarged to an extent not exceeding fifteen percent (15%) of the ground floor area of the existing building or buildings devoted to a nonconforming use at the time of enactment of this Ordinance or at a time of its amendment making a use nonconforming. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall not authorize any enlargement which would result in a violation of the provisions of this Ordinance with respect to any adjoining premises, or which would occupy ground space required for meeting the yard or other requirements of this Ordinance except when outlined otherwise in this section.  
   (b)   This Code may permit a building or structure that is non-conforming in its setbacks, yard or bulk requirements, to be enlarged or increase its non-conformity to an extent not exceeding fifteen percent (15%) of the ground floor area of the existing building/structure or buildings/structures that are non-conforming.
(Ord. 2007-06. Passed 3-19-07.)