Butte County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 24. ZONING |
Article III. General Regulations |
Division 12. Nonconforming Uses and Structures |
§ 24-123. Nonconforming structures.
A.
Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures.
1.
The enlargement of a nonconforming structure shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit.
2.
To approve a proposed enlargement, the Zoning Administrator shall make all the findings in Section 24-125 (Findings).
B.
Reconstruction.
1.
Reconstruction of a legal nonconforming structure that has been demolished or destroyed shall begin within one (1) year and shall be completed within three (3) years.
2.
The reconstructed structure shall not exceed the original structure in regards to maximum height, floor area, encroachment into setbacks and other property characteristics as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
3.
The Zoning Administrator may approve an extension of two (2) additional years to complete reconstruction of the demolished structure.
4.
If reconstruction is not completed by the specified time limit, the property shall be deemed abandoned.
(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)