(A) Any nonconforming building or structure or a building or structure containing a nonconforming use of which the basic structural elements are totally destroyed by any means and declared structurally unsound for occupancy by the Building Code Official may be rebuilt and used for the same nonconforming use or a nonconforming use of a more restricted classification. Any subsequent building or structure or use of land shall not be more nonconforming in any respect than the building, structure or use of land which existed prior to destruction, unless a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board. New construction shall begin within 12 months of the date of destruction and diligently pursued. Applicants may submit a one-time written request for a six-month extension of the construction start date for cause.
(B) A nonconforming building or structure or a building or structure containing a nonconforming use of which the basic structural elements are partially destroyed but the building or structure is not declared structurally unsound for occupancy by the Building Code Official, may be reconstructed. The reconstructed portions of a building or structure shall not be more nonconforming in any respect than the portions of the building or structure which were destroyed.
(Ord. passed 7-13-2015)