§ 21.27.090. Restoration.

Any building containing a nonconforming use or any nonconforming structure may be repaired and restored to its nonconforming state if the need for repairs or restoration shall be the result of fire, explosion, earthquake, imminent public hazard, acts of terrorism, sabotage, vandalism, warfare or abatement of earthquake hazard in accordance with City regulations. Such restoration shall comply with the following conditions:

A.

Level of restoration. The damaged use or structure may be repaired or rebuilt to the area and footprint of the previous use or structure. Alternatively, the use or structure may be repaired or rebuilt to a more conforming area or footprint.

B.

Additional floor area added. If during restoration and/or reconstruction additional floor area is added, the use or structure shall abandon its nonconforming status.

C.

Time limit. The repairs must be commenced within one year of the event causing damage to the use or structure, and the repairs must be diligently pursued until completed.

(Ord. C-7663 § 5, 1999)