Bayonne City Zoning Code
§ 35-16.3
Nonconforming Structure.
[Ord. No. O-95-12 § 33-6.3]
Where lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
a.
No nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
b.
A nonconforming structure or nonconforming portion of any structure which is partially destroyed by any means may be restored or repaired, provided that appropriate permits and site plan approvals are obtained. Destruction of less than 50% of the floor area existing at the time of the damage shall be presumed to be "partial" destruction.
c.
Should a nonconforming structure be 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.