(1) A nonconforming structure may only be expanded pursuant to Section 1.6.B(3), Maintenance and Minor Repair, and any such expansion shall be in full compliance with this Code.

(2) No nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases the nonconformity of the structure, but any structure or portion of a structure may be altered to maintain or decrease the nonconformity of the structure. For exterior modifications, alterations and repairs to a building or structure, if the total, cumulative increase in the gross floor area is less than 50 percent or less than 25 percent for nonresidential and mixed uses, or if the total cumulative cost of any exterior modification, alteration or repair is less than 25 percent of the valuation of the building as determined by the Director, in accordance with the International Building Code, then the proposed exterior modification, alteration or repair must comply with the standards prescribed in subsection 5.7.B(3)b. For all other exterior modifications, alterations or repairs, the entire building or structure and associated parking must be in full conformance with the standards of the LDC.

(3) A nonconforming structure that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or other causes may be restored to its original condition; provided, that such work is commenced within one year of such event and has been completed or diligently pursued within 18 months of such event. By written request from the property owner stating reasons for the delay, the Director may grant one extension of either the work commencement and/or the completion of work time period.

(4) Enlargements, alterations, and repairs to nonconforming structures that would otherwise be permitted by this Code and that would result in an increase to the flood damage potential shall require floodproofing or shall be elevated to or above the regulatory flood elevation. For nonconforming residential structures, such structures shall be elevated to or above the regulatory flood elevation and floodproofing shall not be an option to comply with these standards.

(5) When 50 percent or more of a structure is being painted, the color shall be in full conformance with the standards of subsection 5.7.F(5). [Ord. 2023-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-25-23; Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16)].