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A legal nonconforming structure may be continued and maintained as follows:

A. A legal nonconforming structure may be restored if it is involuntarily damaged or destroyed by fire, other catastrophic event, or the public enemy, up to its pre-damage size and placement. However, the property on which the restored structure is situated shall be subject to all other current ordinances. Building permits for reconstruction shall be obtained within two years and be completed within three years of the date of the damage.

B. A legal nonconforming structure or any part of it that is voluntarily destroyed or removed, shall lose all nonconforming status for any part or parts affected and may not be reconstructed.

C. A legal nonconforming structure may be increased in area or volume if the addition complies with this title and the most recent city adopted Building Code.

D. A legal nonconforming structure may be used for any use that conforms to the zone district in which it is located and complies with the most recent city adopted Building Code. Such structure will not lose its nonconforming status if it has been vacant for any time.

E. A legal nonconforming structure may be repaired or altered, including structural alterations to bearing walls, columns, beams and girders. All work shall meet the requirements of the most recent city adopted Building Code.

F. A legal nonconforming accessory structure may be used or converted to any use consistent with the zoning district in which it is located, and the most recent city adopted Building Code. Such structure will not lose its nonconforming status if it has been vacant for any time. (Ord. 4715 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4559 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3741 § 4, 1997)