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Title 17 — ZONING

Clayton Municipal Code § 17.48.020 Partially Destroyed Building—Repair Prohibited When

Clayton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Clayton

Cite as: Clayton Municipal Code § 17.48.020 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.48.010 - Defined—Lawful.

Any lawful use of land or buildings, which use does not conform to the provisions of this title is a nonconforming use and shall not be in violation of this title until the use is discontinued or ceases for any reason. Any existing nonconforming use of land which is interrupted by any cause may lawfully be resumed within six (6) months of the interruption.

(Ord. 325, 1996)

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17.48.020 - Partially Destroyed Building—Repair Prohibited When.

If any building or structure constituting a nonconforming use is destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God, or the public enemy, or other accident or catastrophe, the building or structure may not be repaired or rebuilt if damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%) of its reasonable market value at the time of destruction or damage.

(Ord. 325, 1996)

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