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Nonconforming Uses/Structures <br /> November 13,2003 <br /> Page 3 <br /> - It eliminates the language that rnade the existing section pertineilt only to uses, not to siructures <br /> - It eliminates language that suggests the Council will look favorably on t�le granting of variances <br /> where a situation existed legally under prior laws (prior to 1975) <br /> - For nonconfonlzin�structures, it distinguishes between"I�Zvoluntary Destruction"(fire,�var, acts <br /> of God, etc.) and"Voluntary Desti-uction" (intei�ded demolition in order to rebuild) and establisl�es <br /> separate standards for each case: <br /> I�Zvoluntaty Destruction: retains threshold after which rebttild must be conforming at <br /> `danlage is 75% or more of fair market value' <br /> Vohintary Destruction: establishes that if less than 50%of fair market value is retained, <br /> or if less than 50%of pre-existing volunze remains then entire <br /> structure and site must be made confornling <br /> - It establishes standards for the expansion of existing nonconforming residence structures as we11 <br /> as slightly more strict standards for expansion of nonconforming accessory structures <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the attached Zoning Code revision, hold <br /> the require�.public hearing,make any necessary changes,and recommend approval in order for Staff <br /> to bring it forward to the City Council. <br />