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(2) Remodeling and Reconstt•uction. "I�his subsection is intended to apply to the voluntary and intentional removal oF all or portions of a lawfiil nonconforming structure. Whenever a lawftil nonconforming structure shall be desti•oyed by me�ns other than fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, wai•, i•iot, or act of God, to any extent then such sh�ucture may be restored only if a building permit is applied for within 180 days of the commencement of the destruction. If no permit is applied For in the 180 days then the str•ucture sl�all be built in fiill compliance and accordance with the provisions olthe Zoning Code. (3) Expansion of Nonconforming Structures. No expansion of nonconforming structures shall be permitted except as specifically listed and allowed herein: a. Exp�lsion of Nonconfot�ming Single Family Residence Stiuctures. Lawfiil, nonconforming single family residential structlu•es may be expauded, provided: 1. That the expausion does not increase the IlOI1COI1fOTllllty, and complies with all height, setback, hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the ciistrict in which it is located. 2. That if the structure is nonconforming only with respect to substandard lot area or width for the district in which it is located, the expansion shall meet all height, setback, hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 3. That in cases where the lot line setback of a structure is less than 50% of the required setback for that Zouing District, the City will require at a minimum that applicant shall make up the discrepancy by enlarging the opposite required yard depth to result in an aggregate yard depth equivalent to the combined required yard. b. Expinsion of Residential Accessory Stl'L1CtLlI'0S. LaWfl.11, nonconforming residential accessoiy buildings may be eapanded provided: 1. That the ex�ansion does not increase the nonconformity of the accessory buildinb, and complies with all height, setback, 111C1 I7ITCICOVeT c�I1C� IOt coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 2. That if the accessory structtue is nonconforming only with respect to suUstandard lot area or width for the district in wl�ich it is located, the expansion shall meet all height, setback, hardcover �tnd lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 3. That in cases where an accessory structure encroaclies upon the lot line setback, the City will require at a minimum that the existing �ccessory structure shall be modified so th�t it becomes completely conforming with respect to setbacks. 3 123451