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462.357, Minnesota Statutes 2006 Page 1 of 1 <br /> Subd. le. Nonconformities. (a)Any nonconformity, including the lawful use or occupation <br /> of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of an additional control under this <br /> chapter, may be continued, including through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or <br /> improvement, but not including expansion, unless: <br /> (1)the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year; or <br /> (2)any 1 nonconformingâ–º use is destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than 50 <br /> percent of its market value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when <br /> the property is damaged. In this case, a municipality may impose reasonable conditions upon a <br /> building permit in order to mitigate any newly created impact on adjacent property. <br /> (b)Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a conforming <br /> use or occupancy. A municipality may, by ordinance, permit an expansion or impose upon <br /> nonconformities reasonable regulations to prevent and abate nuisances and to protect the public <br /> health,welfare, or safety. This subdivision does not prohibit a municipality from enforcing an <br /> ordinance that applies to adults-only bookstores, adults-only theaters, or similar adults-only <br /> businesses, as defined by ordinance. <br /> (c)Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a municipality shall regulate the repair, replacement, <br /> maintenance, improvement, or expansion of nonconforming PP uses and structures in floodplain <br /> areas to the extent necessary to maintain eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and <br /> not increase flood damage potential or increase the degree of obstruction to flood flows in the <br /> floodway. <br /> http://ros.leg.mn/bin/getpub.php?pubtype=STAT CHAP SEC&year=2006&section=462.... 5/11/2007 <br />