Sec. 30-810, 30-810.1, 30-810.2, 30-810.3

Other

• Alterations shall not increase degree or extent

  Any building or structure having a nonconforming feature may be maintained, enlarged, extended or structurally altered, provided that such enlargement, extension or structural alteration shall not increase the degree or extent of the nonconforming feature.

• Continuation of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. features

  Nonconforming features of uses, buildings and structures may be continued subject to limitations.

• Damage threshold for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. features60 pct

  When a building or structure having a nonconforming feature is damaged to the extent of 60 percent or less, it may be restored; if more than 60 percent, the nonconforming feature must be eliminated.

• Building permit application period after damage2 years

  Application for a building permit for restoration, repair or reconstruction shall be submitted within two years of the date of damage.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase for support structures10 pct

  Support structures with nonconforming features may be modified for additional antennas, provided overall height is not increased by more than ten percent.

• Rebuilt support structure must be monopole design

  If the existing support structure is not of a monopole design and rebuilding is proposed, the replacement support structure shall be of monopole design.

• Vertical expansion of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Vertical expansion of that part of a building which is nonconforming with regard to a yard or open space requirement shall be considered an increase in the extent of the nonconforming feature and shall not be permitted.