A nonconforming building or structure lawfully existing at the time of the passage of these regulations may be continued and maintained, including reasonable repairs, except as otherwise provided in this article.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

A nonconforming building or structure shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless the building or structure, including additions and enlargements, is made to conform with all regulations of the district in which it is located. If a building or structure is conforming as to use but not conforming as to yards, off-street parking or height, the building may be enlarged or added to, provided that the enlargement or addition complies with yard, off-street parking and height requirements of the district in which the building or structure is located.

B.

No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved in whole or in part to another location on the lot unless every portion of the building or structure is made to conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake, the public enemy or act of God, to the extent of not more than fifty (50) percent of its value, may be continued or resumed, provided that such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently pursued to its completion.

B.

In the event damage or destruction exceeds fifty (50) percent of such nonconforming building or structure's value, no repairs or construction shall be made unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform to all the regulations for new buildings in the district in which it is located. Any building or structure that is nonconforming due to off-street parking and is conforming in all other respects may be restored regardless of the extent of damage.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

A nonconforming structure or a structure containing a nonconforming use not permitted by this Ordinance in the district in which it is located shall not be enlarged, extended, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in changing the use of the structure to a use permitted in the district in which it is located.

B.

The use of a nonconforming building or structure may be changed to a use of the same or a more restricted district classification, but, where the use of a nonconforming building or structure is changed to a use of a more restrictive district classification, it shall not thereafter be changed to a use of a less restricted district classification.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

A nonconforming building, structure or portion thereof which is or hereafter becomes vacant and remains unoccupied for a continuous period of 90 days shall not thereafter be occupied except by a use which conforms with the regulations and requirements of the district in which the building or structure is located.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

A nonconforming use of land, where the total value of all permanent structures of buildings is less than $1,000.00, existing at the time of the adoption of these regulations, may not be continued for a period of more than three years.

B.

A nonconforming use of land may not be extended or expanded.

C.

If the nonconforming use or any portion thereof is discontinued for a period of one month, or changed, any future use of such land, or change in use, shall be in conformity with the provisions of the district in which the land is located.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

If a nonconforming structure or a structure containing a nonconforming use becomes physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and maintenance, and a order of vacation or demolition is entered by the Building Official by reason of physical condition, it shall not thereafter be used, restored, repaired, or rebuilt except in conformity with the provision of the district in which located.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)