A building or structure that contains a conforming use, but is nonconforming as to height, setback, or coverage, may be altered or extended, provided that the alteration or extension does not result in a further violation of this UDC or applicable building code.

(Ord. No. 33-2017, § 1, 12-6-17)

Nothing contained in this division shall require any change in the plans, construction, alteration, or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been issued and construction work has commenced prior to the effective date of this UDC, except that if the designated use will be nonconforming it shall, for the purpose of section 21-7-203, be a discontinued use if not in operation within eighteen (18) months after the date of issuance of the building permit.

(Ord. No. 33-2017, § 1, 12-6-17)

(a)

Cost of repair is fifty (50) percent or more of appraised value. If a nonconforming building or structure is damaged to the extent that the cost of repair is fifty (50) percent or more of the appraised value of the property (including the building) for tax purposes, then future construction on the subject property shall conform to the requirements of this UDC.

(b)

Cost of repair is less than fifty (50) percent of appraised value. If cost of repair is less than fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of the property (including the building) for tax purposes, then restoration is allowed, provided that it is commenced within six (6) months of the damage and completed within eighteen (18) months after commencement.

(Ord. No. 33-2017, § 1, 12-6-17)