Sec. 40-46. - Legal nonconforming uses and structures.

A.

Structures that exceed allowable density. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this code, a legal nonconforming residential structure substantially damaged or destroyed by the Sonoma Complex Fire that exceeds allowable density may be rebuilt and reconstructed and expanded in floor area by ten percent (10%) of the original floor area.

B.

Structures damaged or destroyed by the Sonoma Complex Fire. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this code, legal nonconforming residential structures damaged or destroyed by the Sonoma Complex Fire need not be rebuilt on the original foundation footprint. Structures that conform to allowable density may be rebuilt and expanded subject to lot coverage and setback requirements and to all other applicable requirements of the code, provided that the improvements do not increase the existing nonconforming portion of the structure.

(Ord. No. 6501, § III(Exh. A), 12-10-2024; Ord. No. 6398, § III(Exh. A), 12-13-2022)

Secs. 40-47—40-49. - Reserved.