Surf City City Zoning Code
§ 30-12.4
Nonconforming Structures.
[Ord. No. 72-7 § 12D; Ord. No. 83-4 § 3; Ord. No. 85-1]
Where a lawful structure exists on August 11, 1972 that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
a.
No nonconforming building, which was erected pursuant to and in conformity with the zoning ordinance or any variance therefrom, shall be enlarged or altered in a manner which would increase the degree of nonconformity without a variance. Where the owner of a nonconformity building seeks a building permit which will enlarge or alter the building but will not increase the degree of nonconformity, plans for the proposed enlargement or alteration shall be provided to the Zoning Officer who shall issue a certificate that the proposed enlargement or alteration will not increase the degree of nonconformity. If the Zoning Officer finds that the enlargement or alteration will increase the degree of nonconformity, he shall issue a certificate so stating and no building permit shall then be issued without prior approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, or the Planning Board in the appropriate case.
b.
Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 75% of its replacement cost at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
c.
A nonconforming structure may be moved or relocated on any lot, provided that the relocation or movement does not increase the degree of nonconformity.