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Nonconforming Uses/Structures <br /> November 13,2003 <br /> Page 3 <br /> - It eliminates tl�e lailguage that made the existing section pertineilt only to uses,not to structures <br /> - It eliminates language that suggests the Council will Iook favorably on the granting of variances <br /> where a situation existed legally under prior laws (prior to 1975) � <br /> - For nouconfonning structures,it distinguishes between"InvoluntaryDestruction"(fire,war, acts <br /> of God,etc.) a�tid"Voluntary Destruction"(intended demolition in oxder to rebuild) and establishes <br /> separate standards for each case: � . <br /> I�ivoluntary Destruction: retains threshold after which rebuild must be coiifonning at <br /> `damage is 75% or more of fair market value' <br /> Voluntary Destruction: establishes that if less than 50%of fair market value is retained, <br /> or if less than SO°/a ofpre-existing volume remains then entire <br /> strucfure and site must be made conforming <br /> - It establishes standards for the expa�zsion of existing iionconforming residence structures as well <br /> as slightly more strict standards for expansion of nonconforming accessory structures <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Planning Conunission review�Iie attached Zoning Code revision,hold <br /> the required public hearing,make any necessary changes,and recommend approval in order for Staff <br /> to bring it forward to the City CounciL <br />