24.17.150 RESTORATION OF A DAMAGED STRUCTURE

A. Whenever a structure which does not comply with the Property Development Standards for front yard, side yard, rear yard, height of structures, or distances between structures prescribed in the zone in which the structure is located, or the use of which does not conform with the Performance Standards for the zone in which it its located, is destroyed by fire or other calamity, by the act of God, or by the public enemy to the extent of fifty (50) percent or less, the structure may be restored and the nonconforming use may be resumed, provided that restoration is started within one year and diligently pursued to completion. When the destruction exceeds fifty (50) percent or the structure is voluntarily razed or is required by law to be razed, the structure shall not be restored except in full conformity with the Property Development Standards for the zone in which it is located and the nonconforming use shall not be resumed.

B. The extent of damage or partial destruction shall be based upon the ration of the estimated cost of restoring the structure to its condition prior to such damage or partial destruction to the estimated cost of duplicating the entire structure as it existed prior thereto. Estimates for this purpose shall be made by or shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and shall be based on the minimum cost of construction in compliance with the Building Code.