§ 17.40.660. Nonconforming structures.

The following provisions shall apply to all nonconforming structures not otherwise protected by Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-7-208.

A.

Continuation of Use. The use of a nonconforming structure may be continued except as otherwise provided in this article.

B.

Repairs and Alterations. Repairs and incidental or structural alterations may be made to a nonconforming structure provided there is no increase in the degree of non-conformity.

C.

Enlargements or Conversions. A nonconforming structure may be enlarged or converted to another permitted use, provided there is no increase in the degree of non-conformity.

D.

Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures. A nonconforming structure damaged by any involuntary means to less than fifty percent of its total floor area may be reconstructed. If damage exceeds fifty percent of the total floor area, the structure shall be reconstructed in accordance with all applicable provisions of this title. If requested by the property owner, the board of zoning appeals may consider percentage of reconstruction cost in lieu of percentage of floor area damaged or destroyed. The value of land shall be excluded.

(Ord. 96-555 § 10.14(C), 1997)