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The following requirements apply to nonconforming structures:

(1) Continuance. Any legally established nonconforming structure is permitted to remain in the form and location in which it existed on the effective date of the nonconformance;

(2) Improvements. Nonconforming structures may be structurally altered or enlarged only if the setback, height, lot coverage, and open space requirements of the zone in which the structure is located are met; except that repair to the existing structure including ordinary maintenance or replacement of walls, fixtures, or plumbing shall be permitted so long as the exterior dimensions of the structure, as it existed on the effective date of the nonconformance, are not increased;

(3) Restoration. A structure that is accidentally destroyed may be fully restored only if the setback and yard requirements of chapter 30.23 SCC are met unless the structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Washington State Cultural Resource Inventory, or Snohomish County Cultural Resource Inventory, in which case, the structure may be restored and located in its former location despite noncompliance with the bulk regulations:

(a) To restore a destroyed nonconforming structure, a building permit must be submitted to the department within one year of the destruction; and

(b) A structure shall be considered destroyed for purposes of this section if the restoration costs exceed 75 percent of assessed value of record when the damage occurred. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).