Any nonconforming structure that is damaged or deteriorated more than fifty (50) percent of its current fair market value at the time of damage may not be reconstructed and used as before the damage occurred. For the purpose of this Chapter a structure shall be considered as deteriorated when the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that at least 50 percent of the main structural members have collapsed. In such instances new construction shall conform to all dimensional requirements as required by this Ordinance. If the damage is fifty (50%) percent or less of its current fair market value, it may be reconstructed to conform with previous dimensional characteristics and the previous use may be permitted if such reconstruction begins within six (6) months and is completed within one and one-half (1 ½) year. The six (6) month provision may be extended by the Board of Zoning Appeals only where evidence is submitted that the applicant is awaiting an insurance settlement, State Building Code approval or that construction cannot begin because of a severe weather condition or that the damage was the result of a natural disaster experienced in the City that makes it difficult for the owner to obtain contractor assistance. In the case of a damaged structure, the owner shall also have debris removed within thirty (30) days except as provided above. (Ord. 2007-06. Passed 3-19-07.)