The jurisdiction of this ordinance will include all incorporated portions of Meggett, South Carolina.

All structures built hereafter shall comply with all of the regulations of this ordinance. Any structure rebuilt or restored after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty will be considered to be a structure built hereafter.

First floor elevation of these structures will be in compliance with current minimum height requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program.

If any structure is hereafter remodeled:

1. The entire structure as remodeled will comply with the use regulations of this ordinance.
2. Any alterations of, enlargements of, or additions to the structure will comply with the bulk regulations of this ordinance.
3. The off-street parking facilities will not be reduced below (or if already less than, will not be further reduced below) the requirements of this ordinance applicable to a similar new structure or use.

If a use of any structure is changed to another use, then the new use must comply with the use regulations of this ordinance, but the mere establishment of the new use does not require the existing structure to conform to the bulk and area regulations of this ordinance. When an existing structure, which was constructed prior to the enactment of this ordinance, changes another use due to a change in the land use classification, the establishment of a new zoning district does not require the existing structure to meet setback requirements, but must meet all other requirements of screening, bulk, parking and access.

The lawful use of land existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance, or of an amendment thereto, although such use does not conform to all provisions, may be continued; but if such nonconforming use is discontinued, as evidenced by lack of use for a period of at least one year or for 18 accumulative months during any three year period, or by substitution of a conforming use, any future use of said land must be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

A nonconforming use of a structure or lot may not be changed to another nonconforming use except upon a finding of the Board of Zoning Appeals that such other nonconforming use is likely to be less detrimental to adjacent property in the same district than in the nonconforming use from which permission to change is sought. Such finding will not be made except upon appeal, under the provisions of Sec. 9.20 through 9.23.

A Short Term Rental is considered a continuation of the nonconforming use of a legally nonconforming dwelling unit.

A nonconforming structure may be occupied and maintained in a state of good repair. It will not be expanded unless it is nonconforming due to setbacks. In this case it may be expanded provided the addition complies with all provisions (including setbacks) of this ordinance.

No building or structure damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of 50% or more of its appraised value will be repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with all the regulations of this ordinance.