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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)
A. Significant Damage.
1. Except for manufactured or mobile homes, a nonconforming use that is damaged by fire, explosion, flood, or other calamity in an amount equal to 51 percent or more of the use's current assessed value or square footage may not be restored or reconstructed except as a conforming use.
2. Nonconforming manufactured or mobile homes damaged by fire, explosion, flood, or other calamity in an amount equal to 51 percent or more of the use's current assessed value or square footage may be restored or reconstructed only in accordance with the standards in Section 7.6.3.B, Manufactured or Mobile Homes.
B. Insignificant Damage. If a nonconforming use is damaged by fire, explosion, flood, or other calamity to an extent less than 51 percent of its current assessed value or square footage, it may be restored to its pre-damage condition, provided the degree of nonconformity is not extended, expanded, enlarged, or altered in any way that increases the degree of nonconformity.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A. In the event a nonconforming use is discontinued or abandoned for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, the nonconforming use may only be replaced by a use permitted in the district where located.
B. Cessation shall specifically include the completion or termination of site activity by the prime tenant of a nonconforming use, site, or structure.
C. Any time a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, the conforming use shall not revert to the former nonconforming use or any other nonconforming use.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)