Section 18.03
Where, at the effective date of this ordinance section or amendment thereto, a lawful structure exists that could not be built under the provisions of this section by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following limitations:
No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity within the provisions of this chapter.
Any additions or modifications to such structure should bring the structure into greater conformity with the architectural and site standards applicable to the addition or modification.
Any addition greater that 25% of the gross floor area of the principal building shall require the entire addition to fully meet the setback and build to standards.
Any addition less than 25% of the gross floor area of the principal building is required to meet the architectural and site standards but may be granted flexibility by the Village President with bringing the building into greater conformity with the setback and build to standards.
Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is moved.
Should such structure be altered or modified so as to eliminate, remove or lessen any or all of its non-conforming characteristics, then such non-conforming characteristics shall not be later reestablished or increased.