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1123.04 1123.08 (Rev. 11/96) Subd. 2. Change to Lessen Nonconformity: A lawful nonconforming use of a structure or parcel of land may be changed to lessen the nonconformity of use. Once a nonconforming structure or parcel of land has been changed, it shall not thereafter be so altered to increase the nonconformity. (1988 Code §40.03) 1123.05: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Subd. 1. Repairs: Nothing in this Title shall prevent the repair of a structure to a safe condition. When said structure is declared unsafe by the Building, Inspector, the necessary repairs shall not constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the fair market value of the structure. Said value shall be determined by the Council. Subd. 2. Maintenance: Normal maintenance of a building or other structure containing or related to a lawful nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary nonstructural repairs and incidental alterations which do not physically extend or intensify the nonconforming use. (1988 Code §40.03) 1123.06: ALTERATIONS: Alterations may be made to a building containing lawful nonconforming residential units when they will improve the livability thereof; provided, they will not increase the number of dwelling units or size or volume of the buildings. (1988 Code §40.03) 1123.07: DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION: If, at any time, a nonconforming building, structure or use shall be destroyed to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its fair market value, said value to be determined by the Council, then, without further action from the Council, the building and the land on which such building was located or maintained shall, from and after the date of said destruction, be subject to all the regulations specified by these zoning regulations for the district in which such land and buildings are located. Any building which is damaged to an extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its value may be restored to its former extent if the reconstruction is completed within twelve (12) months after the date of destruction. Estimate of the extent of damage or destruction shall be made by the Building Official. (1988 Code §40.03) 1123.08: MOVING BUILDINGS: No nonconforming building, structure or use shall be moved to another lot or to any other part of the parcel of land upon which the same was constructed or was conducted at the effective date hereof unless such movement shall bring the nonconformance into compliance with the requirements of this Title. (1988 Code §40.03)