Oconto Falls City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Nonconforming Uses and Structures 1
§ 480-22 Nonconforming uses.
Present uses of buildings, signs and premises may be continued even though they do not conform to the restrictions of this chapter. However, expansion, structural repairs or alterations of such buildings, signs or premises shall not during their life exceed 50% of their assessed value at the time they become nonconforming unless a building, sign or premises conforming to this chapter results. Any nonconforming use that is abandoned for one year shall be discontinued permanently.
§ 480-23 Nonconforming structures.
Where, on the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter, a structure exists which could not be erected in the district in which it is located by reason of restriction on lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may continue in existence subject to the following restrictions:
A.
Such structure shall not be altered in any manner that would increase the degree of nonconformity. Any other structural alteration shall require approval by the Board of Appeals.
B.
If such structure is destroyed or damaged to an extent of less than 50% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction it may be reconstructed, provided that any reconstruction shall substantially reflect the prior structural arrangement and shall not increase the degree of nonconformity. If such structure is destroyed or damaged to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, any reconstruction shall require approval by the Planning Commission. For the purpose of this subsection, damages shall be determined by the Building Inspector within 21 days. A nonconforming structure or any structure with a nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by violent wind, vandalism, fire, flood, ice, snow, mold or infestation may be restored in accordance with the provisions of § 62.23(7)(hc), Wis. Stats.