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 City of Corning 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Ordinance hereby repealed.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 §
240-10.
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 may be repaired or rebuilt
within a twelve-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.