Lincoln Municipal Code Ch. 18.50 Nonconforming Buildings

A nonconforming building or structure may be maintained or repaired provided that for any period of 12 consecutive months such repair and maintenance shall not exceed 25 percent of the current replacement costs of the nonconforming building or structure.

(Ord. 357B §5.03.000, 1979)

A building or structure which is nonconforming as to use, lot area or yard width or depth requirements of this title shall not be added to or enlarged unless such nonconforming building or structure and the addition or enlargement and the use are all made to conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. 357B §5.03.010, 1979)

A nonconforming building or structure shall not be moved to any other lot or to any other portion of the lot in which it is presently located unless as a result of the move the building or structure will conform to the regulations of the district in which it will be located after the move.

(Ord. 357B §5.03.020, 1979)

A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged or partially destroyed by any reason to the extent of not more than 50 percent of its value at that time may be restored. The occupancy or use of such building or structure which existed at the time of such partial destruction may be continued or resumed, provided that the total cost of the restoration does not exceed 50 percent of the value of the building or structure at the time of the damage. The restoration is to be started within a period of one year of the damage and diligently prosecuted to completion. In the event such damage or destruction exceeds 50 percent of the value of the nonconforming building or structure, no repairs or construction shall be made unless every portion of the building or structure is made to conform to all regulations for new buildings in the district in which it is located. The value shall be determined by the city engineer in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code.

(Ord. 357B §5.03.030, 1979)