Sec. 26-7
Extracted standards
3 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Destruction threshold for termination of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use50 pct
In the event that a building or structure containing a nonconforming use has been demolished or damaged by any cause whatsoever to the extent of fifty (50) percent or more of the fair market value... such nonconforming use shall terminate.
- Discontinuance period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use2 years
No land, building or portion thereof used in whole or in part for a nonconforming use which remains idle or unused for a continuous period of two (2) years... shall again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district.
- Time to repair or reconstruct nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use after damage less than 50%12 months
If a building or structure containing a nonconforming use is destroyed, demolished or damaged by less than fifty (50) percent of the fair market value... the structure may be repaired or reconstructed... provided that such repairs or reconstruction are substantially completed within twelve (12) months.
From the ordinance
A nonconforming use may be continued except as provided in this section. A nonconforming use may not be expanded, enlarged or extended...