The lawful use of land, premises or buildings existing at the time of the passage of the ordinance codified in this title, although the use does not conform to the provisions thereof, may be continued, but if such nonconforming use is discontinued, any further use of said premises shall comply with the provisions of this title; provided, that no nonconforming use may be expanded except to meet applicable building and fire code standards in the normal course of repair. (Ord. 369 § 9, 1995)

Structures may be rebuilt after a fire or other disaster to original dimensions unless a health or safety impact would occur. In all other respects, the restoration must comply with current codes and safety rules. Work to be done under this section must be vested by building permit application made within one year of such fire or other disaster; any restoration or reconstruction not vested by permit application shall be deemed abandoned and not allowed to be restored except in conformance with all other provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 596, 2017)