Where a lawful structure exists prior to March 4, 2002 or an amendment of this chapter, that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions.
(A) No such nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way, which increases its nonconformity, but any structure, or portion thereof, may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
(B) Should such nonconforming structure, or nonconforming portion of structure, be destroyed by any means, to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, but if less than 50% damaged above the foundation, it may be restored, reconstructed or used as before provided that it be started within one year of such happening and be completed within two years.
(C) Should such structure be moved for any reason or distance, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(Prior Code, § 16.24.04) (Ord. 737, passed - -; Ord. 800, passed - -)