A nonconforming structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(A) Enlargement or alteration. No nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in any way which increases its nonconformity.
(B) Damage or destruction. If a nonconforming structure is destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost exclusive of foundations, at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with this title. However, in the Flood Hazard District, the Board of Zoning Appeals may issue a conditional use permit for reconstruction if the structure is located outside of the floodway, is a permitted use in the underlying zoning district and upon reconstruction, is adequately floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protected in conformity with § 155.187(B)(1) through (8).
(C) Relocation. If a nonconforming structure is moved for any reason for any distance, whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(D) Building safety. Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition charged with protecting the public safety, upon order of such official.
('69 Code, § 7-27.03) (Am. Ord. 1102, passed 12-12-16) Penalty, see § 155.999