§ 4.8.8. Destruction of a nonconforming use.  


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  • If a building or structure containing a nonconforming use is destroyed by a calamity beyond the control of the property owner, the property owner may reestablish the nonconforming use and may repair or replace the building or structure, provided that he/she submits a complete building permit application within 12 months of the calamity. The building or structure containing the nonconforming use and the nonconforming use may only be replaced in the same location, size and character as the original building or structure and use. Any repair or replacement of a damaged or destroyed building or structure containing a nonconforming use must meet the requirements of subsection 4.2.2 (floodplain overlay district).

(Res. No. 10162012R001, § 2(Exh. A), 10-16-2012)