For any conforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date of this Zoning Code, which subsequently thereto is damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion, or other cause, and which is reconstructed, re-established, or repaired, off-street parking or loading facilities need not be provided, except that parking or loading facilities equivalent to any maintained at the time of such damage or destruction shall be restored or continued in operation. For any legally nonconforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date of this Zoning Code, which subsequently thereto is damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, or other cause, and which is permitted to rebuild under the terms of Chapter 1282, off-street parking or loading facilities need not be provided, except that parking or loading facilities equivalent to any maintained at the time of such damage shall be restored or continued in operation. However, in no case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this Zoning Code for equivalent new uses or construction.
(Ord. 106. Passed 12-9-81.)