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No nonconforming structure may be altered in any way which increases the nonconformity; however, any nonconforming structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease the degree of nonconformity. Nothing shall limit the elevation of a residential structure as necessary to ensure habitable floor area is outside the regulatory flood elevation.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A nonconforming use shall not be extended or expanded to occupy more space or altered in any way that increases the degree of nonconformity, except in accordance with the following standards:
A. Single-Family Detached Dwellings. Except for manufactured or mobile homes, a nonconforming residential use may not be extended, expanded, enlarged, or altered in any way that increases the degree of nonconformity.
B. Manufactured or Mobile Homes. An existing nonconforming manufactured or mobile home may be replaced with another nonconforming manufactured or mobile home provided the replacement mobile or manufactured home:
1. Is sixteen feet wide or wider;
2. Is in place within 60 days of the removal of the prior nonconforming mobile or manufactured home;
3. Is connected to the public sewer system, or has all the necessary permits from the county health department pertaining to wastewater treatment; and
4. Is surrounded by underpinning comprised of an all-weather base material.
C. All Other Uses. A nonconforming use may not be extended, expanded, enlarged, or altered in any way that increases the degree of nonconformity.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
Except for manufactured or mobile homes, a nonconforming use may be renovated provided the renovation does not extend, expand, or enlarge the nonconformity or create a new nonconforming use. Nonconforming manufactured or mobile homes may be renovated in accordance with Section 7.6.3.B, Manufactured or Mobile Homes.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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