§ 103-60. Restoration or repair of building.

A nonconforming building damaged by any cause may be restored, repaired or reconstructed as a nonconforming building, provided that the extent of nonconformity is not increased. Restoration, repair or reconstruction of a nonconforming use shall be subject to the granting of a special extension by Board of Appeals, which shall make a finding of the extent to which the building may be made conforming though repair or reconstruction. The Board of Appeals may grant a special extension subject to the elimination or reduction of the extent of any or all nonconformities involving the damaged portion of the building. None of the foregoing shall restrict or prohibit the continuation of a nonconforming use housed in a building being restored, repaired or reconstructed where the time period specified in § 103-59 for discontinuance has been completed or 12 calendar months have passed since the damage occurred, whichever occurs first.