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An established use or existing structure that was lawfully permitted prior to adoption of this chapter, but which is not in compliance with this chapter, may continue subject to the following:

A. Nonconforming uses shall not be expanded, or changed in any way that increases the nonconformity without a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

B. Existing structures shall not be expanded or altered in any manner which will increase the nonconformity without a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, except one-family dwellings and accessory structures may be expanded or altered as provided in LMC 14.142.070(G);

C. Activities or uses which are discontinued for 12 consecutive months shall be allowed to resume only if they are in compliance with this chapter; and

D. Nonconforming structures destroyed by fire, explosion, or other casualty may be replaced or restored if reconstruction is commenced within one year of such damage and is substantially completed within 18 months of the date such damage occurred. The reconstruction or restoration shall not serve to expand, enlarge or increase the nonconformity. [Ord. 362 § 3, 2004.]