§ 7.09.04. Structures and lots.

Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Code that could not be built under the terms of this Code by reason of restrictions of area, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:

A.

No such non-conforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non-conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its non-conformity.

B.

Should such non-conforming structure or non-conforming portion of structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 75 percent of its replacement cost at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformance with this Code. However, if and when the principal place of residence of a citizen of the town is destroyed by accidental fire, hurricane, tornado or other act of God, said home owner may rebuild said residence to original type and size of structure; or said home owner or mobile home owner may rebuild or replace with a superior type of material; provided the new construction conforms to dimensions previously existing.

C.

Should such structure be moved for any reason to any district whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.

D.

No such nonconforming lot may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any lot or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)