(a) Alterations or Enlargements: A Nonconforming Structure may be enlarged or extended to extend such structure to a total area not to exceed twenty percent (20%) more than the original existing area of the structure, provided that the alteration or enlargement shall comply with the current regulations for the District in which it is located.
(b) Restoration of Damaged Structure: Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding, and continued use of any Nonconforming Structure damaged by fire, collapse, explosion or acts of God, subsequent to the date of this Code, provided that not more than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the building or structure was lost in such damage event and provided such replacement or repair does not extend the nonconformity, and further provided that such replacement or repair occurs within one (1) year of the date of damage. When more than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the structure is lost in such damage event, the Nonconforming Structure and use shall not be reconstructed except either in a manner conforming with this Code or with the special approval of the Commission and the concurrence of City Council.
(c) Repairs and Maintenance: Repairs and maintenance work as required to keep a nonconforming structure in sound condition are permitted.
(Ord. 2020-124. Passed 11-4-20.)