Any lawful building, structure or use of premises
existing at the time of enactment of this chapter, or any subsequent
amendment thereof, applying to such building, structure or use of
premises may be continued although such building, structure or use
of premises does not conform to the provisions of this chapter; provided,
however, that:
A. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to render
lawful any use not lawfully conforming to provisions of the Village
of Penn Yan Zoning Ordinance hereby repealed.
B. No nonconforming use may be expanded.
C. No nonconforming building shall be enlarged, extended
or increased unless such enlargement would tend to reduce the degree
of nonconformance.
A building or structure of nonconforming use may be repaired or restored to a safe condition except as specified in §
202-71.
Any building or structure for which a building
permit was issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, or
any subsequent amendment thereof applying, may be completed and used
in accordance with the plans and specifications for such building
and structure.
A nonconforming building may not be renovated
or structurally altered during its life to an extent exceeding in
aggregate value 50% of the replacement cost of the building unless
said building is changed to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
Any building damaged by fire or other causes
to the extent of more than 50% of its replacement value and not demolished
shall be repaired or rebuilt within a nine-month period to conform
to the building line of the original structure. Nothing in this chapter
shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any
wall, floor or roof which has been declared unsafe by the Code Enforcement
Officer.
A building permit shall not be issued for any
lot that is reduced in area so that it creates a nonconforming bulk
or use in violation of any regulations contained in this chapter.