1131.09 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
   (a)   Ordinary repairs, or repair or replacement of non-bearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing may be performed on a nonconforming structure or on any portion of a structure that contains a nonconforming use provided that the cubic content shall not be increased and no structural parts shall be replaced except when required by law to restore such building or structure to a safe condition or to make the building or structure conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located.
   (b)   Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to safe condition of any building, or part thereof, declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting the public safety, including, but not limited to the Zoning Administrator, Building Official, upon order of such official. Where appropriate, a building permit for such activities shall be required.
(Ord. 2018-009. Passed 5-7-18.)