Special Use Permit For Expansion, Addition, or Enlargement

3.13 SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR EXPANSION, ADDITION, OR ENLARGEMENT

A. Structure or Use of Structure

A structure nonconforming by use, dimension or parking under this Ordinance may be added to or enlarged by a Special Use Permit for the same use provided that:

1. In such addition the floor area of the structure or the area of the land devoted to the use shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the original non-conforming area;
2. Such addition or enlargement shall otherwise conform with the provisions of this Ordinance; and
3. Such addition or enlargement shall be permitted only one (1) time.

B. Use of Land

An outdoor use, which qualifies as a legal nonconforming use of land can be increased by Special Use Permit provided that:

1. The area of land devoted to the use shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the original non-conforming use;
2. Land used by such enlargement shall otherwise conform with the provisions of this Ordinance;
3. Such addition shall be permitted only one (1) time; and
4. Off-street parking and loading spaces are proved in accord with Article 7 of this Ordinance.