A nonconforming building or structure existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived may be continued, maintained and repaired, except as provided in this article.

(Code 1976, § 29-100.01)

(a)

No person shall enlarge or alter any nonconforming building in any manner unless the building or structure, including additions and enlargements, is made to conform to all of the regulations of the zoning district in which it 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 of the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.

(Code 1976, § 29-100.02)

No person shall repair or restore a damaged nonconforming use and building to its original condition without complying with this chapter when the cost of such repairs totals more than 50 percent of the value of the building before the damage occurred. Exceptions: Restoration for historically significant structures, as determined by the state, and residences along 1 ^st Avenue in the City of Silvis, Illinois.

(Code 1976, § 29-100.03; Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1, 6-1-2004)

Under this chapter, a nonconforming use of a conforming building or structure shall not be expanded or extended into any other portion of such conforming building or structure or changed except to a conforming use. After the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, no nonconforming use in a conforming building or nonconforming building that is discontinued for more than 180 consecutive days shall be reopened except in compliance with this chapter.

(Code 1976, § 29-100.04)

After the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, no person shall reuse a nonconforming building that has remained unoccupied or vacant for more than 180 consecutive days unless the building is first made to comply with this chapter.

(Code 1976, § 29-100.05)