Lake County Zoning Code § 59.2 Non-conforming dwellings

• (a) Single-family dwellings, mobile homes, and trailer coaches of two hundred and forty (240) square feet or more may be replaced by a single-family dwelling which meets the single-family residential development standards of Sections 10.14 through 10.21. Single-family dwellings may be replaced, provided they are substantially replaced or rebuilt within two (2) years of their removal or destruction, or enlarged in compliance with other provisions of this Chapter.

  • (b) Single-family dwellings that do not conform to current setback or coverage requirements may be permitted to be reconstructed in the same location and configuration upon securing a minor use permit, provided that the replacement structure is found to be compatible with other development in the vicinity.

  • (c) Non-conforming single-family dwellings that are repaired, reconstructed, enlarged, or remodeled equivalent to fifty-one (51%) percent or more of the replacement value, or additions or cumulative additions equivalent to fifty (50%) percent or more of the size of the original dwelling, as determined by the Director of Building and Safety, must meet all of the criteria of Sections 10.14 through 10.21.

• 59.3 Non-conforming signs: Every non-appurtenant, off-premise sign or other advertising structure in existence at the time of adoption of any zoning district which does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter shall be removed to conform with the provisions of this Chapter as provided for in Article 45.

• 59.4 Non-conforming keeping of animals: The keeping of types or numbers of animals not allowed in a particular zoning district may be continued provided that:

  • (a) The number of animals existing on the effective date of this Article shall not be increased except as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section.

  • (b) New offspring of existing animals may be retained on-site until four months of age or until weaned, after which the new animals are to be removed.

  • (c) Deceased animals that are not replaced within 90 days, or animals that are relocated for a period greater than 90 days, are not to be replaced.

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