These regulations shall apply to all nonconforming structures as defined by this Zoning Ordinance in all zoning districts.
(a) Structural Alteration. A nonconforming structure may be enlarged or structurally altered provided the enlargement or structural alteration does not increase the nonconformity and all conforming area, lot coverage, height and yard requirements of the zoning district are maintained. Any enlargement or structural alteration which increases the nonconformity or which does not maintain the conforming area, lot coverage, height and yard requirements of the zoning district shall be authorized only by a variance granted by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(b) Restoration. Any nonconforming structure which has been wholly or partially destroyed by fire, explosion, flood or other phenomenon, or legally condemned, may be reconstructed, provided that:
(1) The reconstructed building or structure shall not increase the nonconformity which existed prior to the destruction or condemnation.
(2) If the nonconforming building or structure housed a nonconforming use immediately prior to the destruction or condemnation, the restoration shall be further subject to the requirements of Section 1371.03(d) of this Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Reconstruction of the nonconforming building or structure shall be commenced within one year from the date the building or structure was destroyed or condemned and shall be carried on without interruption.
(c) Repair or Maintenance. Nothing in this Zoning Ordinance shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any nonconforming structure or part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting the safety of the public.
(d) Moving. A nonconforming structure which is moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever shall thereafter conform to all applicable requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.
(e) Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs may be repaired or reconstructed, provided that no structural alterations are made which increase the gross surface area of the sign; however, nonconforming signs which are damaged or destroyed to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of their replacement cost at the time of damage or destruction shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, added to or replaced by another nonconforming sign, use or structure, except that the interchange of poster panels in the sign structure shall be permitted.
(Ord. 2942. Passed 7-19-93.)