Mount Carroll City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 11
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 12-11-1 USE CONTINUED.
The lawful use of any land or building existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter may be continued, even if such use does not conform to the regulations of this title, except as provided below.
(1974 Code, § 9-12-1) (Ord. 501, passed 10-24-1967)
§ 12-11-2 NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS.
(A) Alterations. A nonconforming building or structure shall not be reconstructed or altered to an extent exceeding 25% of its market value for assessment purposes unless said building or structure is changed to conform with the regulations of this chapter.
(B) Enlargement. A nonconforming building or structure shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless such additions or enlargements are made so as to bring said building or structure into conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
(C) Restoration. A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged by fire or other cause to the extent of more than 50% of its market value shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
(D) Abandonment. A nonconforming use of a building which has been discontinued for a period of six months shall not be reestablished and any future use shall be in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
(1974 Code, § 9-12-2) (Ord. 501, passed 10-24-1967)
§ 12-11-3 NONCONFORMING USE OF BUILDING OR LAND.
(A) Extension.
(1) A nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout said building provided no structural alterations are made therein except as are required by other codes or ordinances.
(2) A nonconforming use of land shall not be expanded or enlarged.
(B) Relocations. A nonconforming use shall not be moved to any other part of the parcel of land upon which the same was conducted at the time of passage of this title.
(1974 Code, § 9-12-3) (Ord. 501, passed 10-24-1967)