§ 3-40. Nonconforming buildings or structures.

(1)

A principal or accessory building or structure which is nonconforming due to dimensions or setbacks from property lines may be expanded in compliance with the following:

(a)

The addition or alteration does not increase the degree of nonconformity or further infringe upon established setbacks or building restrictions.

(2)

Repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance and improvement are permitted, except as provided in subsection (3) below.

(3)

A nonconforming building or structure which is destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than fifty (50) percent of its market value, as determined by the Rice County Assessor and building official and no building permit has been applied for within one hundred eighty (180) days of when the property is damaged, shall not be restored except in conformance with the city code.

(4)

If a nonconforming structure is moved for any reason, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2009-03, § 1, 2-24-09)