Sec. 130-163

Other

• Damage threshold for restoring to original nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. condition50 pct

  If such structure is damaged greater than 50 percent and cannot be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced except to restore it to its original nonconforming condition, the owner shall have the right to do so.

• Maximum expansion of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure20 pct

  A nonconforming structure under section 130-163(a) may be enlarged or altered to an extent not to exceed 20 percent of its original footprint by administrative approval if the proposed enlargement or alteration will be constructed in a manner that conforms to all current yard dimensions and setbacks as required for new construction within the specified zoning district.

• Time to repair nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure after natural disaster2 years

  Unless such structure is repaired, rebuilt, or replaced within two years of the date of the natural disaster or other Act of God, such structure shall only be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

• Connection to sanitary sewer required if on-site system damaged

  Access to sanitary sewer systems being available throughout the city, the owner of real property with existing on-site sewage system may not replace such system if it is damaged by natural disaster or other Act of God, and shall connect to the city's sanitary sewer system.

• Signs must be brought into compliance upon expansion

  In the event of any permitted expansion of a nonconforming structure, all signs located on the property shall be brought into full compliance with the current zoning ordinance requirements.