(1)

In this section, nonconforming structure means a dwelling, or other building, that existed lawfully before the current zoning ordinance was enacted or amended, but that does not conform to one or more of the development regulations in the current zoning ordinance.

(2)

Authority to continue. Any nonconforming structure that is devoted to a use that is permitted in the zoning district in which the structure is located, may continue so long as it remains otherwise lawful.

(3)

Enlargement, repair, and alterations. Any nonconforming structure may be repaired, maintained, altered, renovated, or remodeled. Enlargement of any nonconforming structure shall meet the requirements of this chapter. In instances in which other applicable ordinances are more restrictive, the more restrictive ordinance shall apply.

(4)

Damage or destruction. In the event that any structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use is damaged or destroyed by any means, such structure shall not be restored unless the structure and the use will conform to all regulations of this chapter, except if the damage or destruction is caused by violent wind, vandalism, fire, flood, ice, snow, mold, or infestation. If the damage was caused by violent wind, vandalism, fire, flood, ice, snow, mold or infestation, the structure may be restored to the size, location, and use that it had immediately before such damage or destruction occurred. The size of a structure may be larger than the size it was immediately before the damage or destruction if necessary for the structure to comply with applicable state or federal requirements.

(5)

Relocation. No nonconforming structure shall be relocated unless the entire structure shall conform to the regulations of this chapter.