(A) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure, or part thereof, in violation of the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(B) The legal use and occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this chapter which has been heretofore approved, may be continued without change, except as may be specifically provided for in this chapter.
(C) Alterations or repairs may be made to any structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all the requirements of this chapter, provided such work conforms to that required of a new structure. Alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
(D) Alterations or repairs to an existing structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect any structural member of any part of the structure having a required fire resistance rating may be made with the same materials of which the structure is constructed.
(E) In the event a building or structure is altered or repaired in excess of thirty five percent (35%) of its present replacement value or altered in excess of thirty five percent (35%) of its cubical content, exclusive of foundation, the Village may require that the entire building or portions thereof be brought into compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
(F) If the structure is increased in floor area or number of stories, the entire structure shall be made to conform with the requirements of this chapter in respect to means of egress, fire protection, fire suppression, light and ventilation and life safety.
(G) Buildings and structures moved into or within the Village shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for new buildings and structures and shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part until the Certificates of Occupancy shall have been issued by the Village. (Ord. 19-O-10, 6-24-2019)