A lawfully existing structure, which contains a permitted use but does not comply with the other requirements of this ordinance for the zoning district in which it is located, may be continued but shall be subject to the regulations below. In such cases, however, the failure to meet landscaping or screening requirements shall not be considered a nonconformity.
(a) Enlargement, Repair, Alteration. A nonconforming structure may be enlarged, maintained, repaired, or structurally altered, provided no such enlargement, maintenance, repair, or structural alteration shall create any additional nonconformity or increase the degree of the existing nonconformity of such structure.
(b) Reconstruction. In the event a nonconforming structure is destroyed by fire, flood, or other natural cause, said structure may be rebuilt on the same foundation with the previously existing setbacks, provided the reconstruction of such structure is begun within 12 months of the date it was destroyed.
(c) Damage or Destruction. In the event a nonconforming structure is intentionally damaged or destroyed by the owner of the property, to such an extent that the cost of restoring it to its prior condition exceeds 50 percent of the current replacement cost of the entire structure, exclusive of foundations, such structure shall not be permitted to be restored unless it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of this ordinance for the district in which it is located.
(d) Moving. No nonconforming structure shall be moved, for any distance, to any other location on the same or other lot, unless the structure shall conform to the regulations of this ordinance for the district in which it is located after being moved.
(e) One-for-One Replacement. An existing single-wide manufactured home having a width of less than 20 feet may be replaced with a unit of the same dimensions on the same lot. The intent of this regulation is to promote affordable housing opportunities. Should the lot remain vacant for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, the lot must then conform to the regulations of the zoning district.
(Ord. 2005-06-02. Passed 3-20-06.)
(Ord. 2005-06-02. Passed 3-20-06.)