Any lawful structure which exists on the effective date hereof but which could not be erected under the terms of this Title because of restrictions on lot size, height, setbacks or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot may lawfully remain, subject to the following provisions:

A.

Enlargement, Alterations: No such structure shall be enlarged or altered in any way which increases its nonconformity.

B.

Relocation: No such structure shall be relocated unless, after relocation, it will conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located.

C.

Reconstruction:

1.

No such structure which is destroyed or damaged by any means shall be reconstructed if the administrator determines that the cost of such reconstruction exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the structure's market value at the time of loss, unless after reconstruction the structure will conform to all applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. In the event the administrator determines the estimated cost of reconstruction is less than fifty percent (50%) of the structure's market value at the time of loss, repairs or reconstruction shall be permitted, provided such work starts within six (6) months from the date the damage occurred and is diligently prosecuted to completion.

2.

The administrator may require that the reconstruction costs estimate be made by a bona fide construction contractor, and that the structure's market value at the time of loss be determined by a licensed real estate appraiser. The owner of the damaged structure shall be responsible for obtaining these estimates for the administrator. (Ord. 1980-3, 8-11-1980, eff. 9-5-1980; amd. Ord. 1991-2, 9-9-1991)