§ 9182.04. General Provisions - Repair of Accidental Damage.

A. A nonconforming building or structure which is accidentally damaged may be repaired provided the cost of the repairs does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the value of the repaired building or structure, said cost and value to be estimated by the Building Official. In the case of a building or structure which is necessary to the functioning of a complex of buildings and/or structures, the estimates of cost and values shall be for such interdependent complex as a whole. In the case of successive incidents of damage, the estimate of repair cost shall be for all uncompleted repairs following the most recent damage.

B. The repair of buildings or structures pursuant to this Section shall not be construed as authorizing an extension of any time limit for the termination of a nonconformity.

C. Repairs made pursuant to this Section shall be made in conformance with the current regulations of this Chapter to the maximum extent feasible, in the opinion of the Director, and shall fully comply with all other applicable laws and regulations. This provision shall not be construed to require a reduction in intensity of use from that existing prior to the damage. The degree of nonconformity shall not be increased under any circumstances.