Any nonconforming building or structure or any building or structure containing a nonconforming use or any building or structure constituting a nonconforming situation, which has been damaged by fire, acts of God, and other causes beyond the control of the owner, may be reconstructed and used as before subject to the conditions and restrictions of this Ordinance and further subject to a determination by the UDO Administrator that the cost to repair such damage or destruction is less than 50% of the assessed tax value of the structure as listed by the New Hanover County Tax Office or that value (as defined in Exhibit A) as determined by a certified appraisal. For purposes of this section, "value" shall mean the value of the building before the damage or destruction occurred. In addition, the property owner may be required to provide other information as required by the UDO Administrator to substantiate the cost of such repairs, reconstruction, improvements, or addition.
(Ord. 1695, passed 11-8-12; Am. Ord. 1838, passed 3-10-22)