§ 5.3. Nonconformities to structure/site characteristics.

A.

Nonconforming building/structure(s), including accessory structures, and/or site characteristics may include by way of illustration but not limitation, inadequate building setbacks and height, floor area ratio, impervious surface area, parking and loading facilities, inappropriate landscaping, lighting, emissions, etc. Such site structure including accessory structures, and/or site characteristic nonconformities may continue provided the use is permitted in the district in which it is located. However, such structures and/or site characteristic nonconformities shall not be expanded, altered, changed or relocated in such a manner as to increase the degree of nonconformity, except as may be permitted in this chapter.

B.

Any addition to a nonconforming structure shall meet zoning district setback requirements provided no other nonconformities are created or there is no increase in the degree of nonconformity to this chapter.

C.

A nonconforming structure or a portion thereof, if destroyed to the extent of 75 percent or more of its current assessed valuation, may only be reconstructed in accordance with the regulations of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-10-2011)