Mount Arlington City Zoning Code
§ 17-37.2
Regulation of Nonconforming Uses.
a.
No existing building or premises devoted to a nonconforming use shall be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, substituted or structurally altered except when changed to a conforming use, or when required to do so by law and as follows:
(1)
Restoration. Any nonconforming use or structure damaged by fire, casualty or act of God may be repaired, restored, reconstructed or used as before, provided that the area of such use, building or structure shall not exceed the area which existed prior to such damage. All repairs shall be commenced within one year after damage occurs and shall be completed within two years of such date, or such use shall not be rebuilt except as a conforming use.
(2)
Repairs. Normal maintenance and repair of a structure containing a nonconforming use is permitted, provided it does not extend the area or volume of space occupied by the nonconforming use and does not increase the number of dwelling units.
b.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe or lawful condition any part of any building or structure declared unsafe or unlawful by the Construction Official or other authorized State or Borough official.