ARTICLE XII Nonconforming Uses and Structures | |||||||
§ 240-51. Continuance; interpretation.
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Any nonconforming use or structure or any lawful use on a nonconforming lot may be continued on the lot or in the structure so occupied. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of a violation of any Zoning Ordinance heretofore adopted or to make .lawful any unlawful nonconforming use or structure. | |||||||
§ 240-52. Restrictions on modifications to nonconforming uses.
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A. No nonconforming use nor structure nor any lawful use on a nonconforming lot shall be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or structurally altered, except that such structure or use may be structurally altered to correct an unsafe condition. A nonconforming structure or a lawful structure on a nonconforming lot may be restored or repaired in the event of partial destruction thereof.
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B. Notwithstanding other sections of this article, a nonconforming structure or a structure on a nonconforming lot may be enlarged except as to height, provided that:
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(2) The enlargement will not increase the nonconformity of the nonconforming features.
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(3) The enlargement will not violate any other provisions of this chapter,
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C. An existing open porch may only be enclosed in cases where there is no expansion or addition and the renovation would not be detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare.
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