Article 11, Section 11-2-3

Other

• Abandonment period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses2 years

  If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years, after the effective date of this ordinance, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance.

• Permit commencement period1 years

  provided such building is commenced within one year after the effective date of this ordinance.

• Maximum repair/maintenance value per 12 months50 pct

  work may be done in any 12 consecutive months on ordinary repairs or on repair or replacement of nonload-bearing walls, fixtures, wiring or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding 50 percent of the current replacement value of the structure

• Restoration completion time after damage18 months

  provided any such repair or restoration is started within 12 months and completed within 18 months from the date of damage.

• Restoration start time after damage12 months

  provided any such repair or restoration is started within 12 months and completed within 18 months from the date of damage.

• Restoration threshold for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. activity50 pct

  If a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged to the extent that the cost of restoration of its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire activity or structure, it shall be restored only if such use complies with the requirements of this ordinance.

• Restoration threshold for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure75 pct

  If a nonconforming structure is destroyed or damaged to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 75 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, it shall be restored only if it complies with the requirements of this ordinance.