Any nonconforming building or structure which has been destroyed or damaged by fire, other casualty, act of God or a public enemy to the extent of fifty percent or more of its cost of restoration to the condition in which it was before the occurrence, shall thereafter conform to all the provisions of this Zoning Code.
The total structural repairs, improvements and alterations, including repairs occasioned by fire, other casualty, act of God or a public enemy to the extent of less than fifty percent of its cost of restoration, shall not, during the life of the structure or use after the enactment of this Zoning Code (Ordinance 1978-165, passed October 16, 1978), exceed fifty percent of the reproduction value of the structure as of the date of enactment of this Zoning Code, unless the structure or use is permanently changed to a conforming use.
Determination of the reproduction value shall be made by three practicing building construction contractors, one to be appointed by the owner, one to be appointed by the City and the third to be selected by the mutual consent of the two parties.
In the case of repair or replacement of partial destruction of the structure, a building permit must be applied for within six months of the destruction, and repairs must be completed within six months of the issuance of the permit, or the nonconforming structure or use shall be considered to be abandoned.
(Ord. 1978-165. Passed 10-16-78.)
(Ord. 1978-165. Passed 10-16-78.)