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M0522-C Page 1301.10 . e. Floodproofing measures, in accordance with the state Building Code1. The applicant shall submit a plan or document certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing measures are consistent with the regulatory flood protection elevation and associated flood factors for the particular area. (Ord. 506, 4-27-92) 1301.13: NONCONFORMING USES: A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was lawful before the effective date herein but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter may be continued subject to the following conditions: Subd. 1. No such use shall be expanded, changed, enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. . Subd. 2. No structural alteration or addition to any nonconforming structure over the life of the structure shall exceed fifty percent (50%) of its assessed value at the time of its becoming a nonconforming use unless the entire structure is permanently changed to a nonconforming use or unless the alteration or addition would substantially reduce potential flood damages for the entire structure. Subd. 3. Any alteration or addition to a nonconforming use which would result in substantially increasing the flood damage potential of that use shall be floodproofed in accordance with the St~te Building Code2. Subd. 4. If any nonconforming use is discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this Chapter. The assessor shall notify the Zoning Administrator, in writing, of instances on nonconforming uses which have been discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months. Subd. 5. If any nonconforming use is destroyed by any means, including floods, to an extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its assessed value, it shall not be reconstructed, except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. Subd. 6. Uses or adjuncts thereof which are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming uses. . Subd. 7. Nonconforming uses located in the F.Z.D. shall be eli~inated or brought into conformity with the standards contained in this Chapter within ,a reasonable period of time, as determined by the City Council, after a hearing for each such nonconforming use. The City Council shall make its determination UDon the basis of the normal life of any imDrovement UDon the p~emises. In addition, the monetary value of any competitive 1. See Section 1001.01 of this Code. 2. See Section 1001.01 of this Code.