Building or Structure Nonconforming by Dimension
409. Building or Structure Nonconforming by Dimension
A. Continuance Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent or be construed to prevent the continuance of the use of any building or structure Nonconforming by dimension for any purpose to which such building or structure was lawfully established.
B. Maintenance and Repair A building or structure containing a Nonconforming use may be maintained repaired and renovated except when the cost of repairs/renovations exceed 75% of the appraised value of the property as determined by the most recent publication of the North Providence Tax Roll.
C. Moving A building or structure which is Nonconforming by dimension shall not be moved in whole or in part to any other location on the lot in which it is located unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform to all of the dimensional requirements of the Zone in which it is located.
D. Addition and Enlargement A building or structure Nonconforming by dimension shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner, unless such addition or enlargement conforms to all of the dimensional regulations of the Zone in which the building or structure is located.
E. Expansion A conforming use within a building or structure which is Nonconforming by dimension (other than by lot area per dwelling unit) may be expanded into any other portion of the building or structure which is unoccupied or unused.
F. Intensification A conforming use within a building or structure which is Nonconforming by dimension may be intensified, provided that such intensification is in conformance with the use and lot per dwelling unit regulations, if applicable, for the Zone in which it is located.
G. Change in Use A conforming use within a building or structure which is Nonconforming by dimension may be changed to any other conforming use.
H. Demolition or Destruction If a legal non conforming use is destroyed by accident or act of God to the extent of 100% of the current fair market value of the structure, or if it is lawfully demolished at the direction of the owner, it shall not be rebuilt unless it conforms to the provisions of this Ordinance. If such structure is damaged to an extent of less than 100% of said value, it may be restored, provided the location and total floor area are not increased or altered. Nothing shall prevent the performance of normal maintenance work or work necessary to comply with safety codes on a legal non-conforming use.