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- . -19- Section 4 - 200 Non-ConforminE BuildinEs, Structures, and Uses The general public, the Planning Commission and the Board are directed to take note that non-conformities in the use and development of land and buildings are to be avoided, or eliminated where now existing, wherever and whenever possible, except when necessary .to preserve property rights, specific structures, 10ts, or uses established prior to the date these regulations became effective as to the property in question, and when necessary to promote the general welfare and to protect the character of surrounding property. It shall be the responsibili ty of the Planning Commission and the Board to assist the City Counc il in achiev ing thi s goal by adv i sing the City Counc il of their recommendations thereon. As necessary, the City Council may from time to time on its own motion or upon cause presented by interested property owners inquire into the existence, continuation or maintenance of any non-conforming use within the City. Section 4 - 201 Non-Conforming Structures 1. Limitation on Regulation No structure, otherwise in accordance with the provls10ns of these regulations or an amendment hereto, shall be rendered or be deemed a non-conforming structure solely for a failure to comply with provisions relating to Section 10 Special Regulations, of this Ordinance. 2. Continuanc~ of Non-Conforming Structures Subject to all limitations herein set forth, any non-conforming structure may be occup1ed and operated and maintained in a state of good repair, but no non-conforming structure shall be enlarged or extended unless the enlargement or extension can be, and is, made in compliance with all of the provisions herein established for structures in the district in which' the non-conforming struc- ture is located. (The provisions of Section 4-201(6) and Section 11-605(2) of this Ordinance are also applicable, and shall be . ~ollowed. 3. Accidentai'Damage to Structure If a building occupied by non-conforming uses is destroyed by fire or the elements, it may not be reco~structed or rebuilt except to conform .with provisions herein. In the case of partial destruction by fire or. other causes., not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of its value, as determined by a licensed appraiser, the Enfo~cing Officer may issue a ~ermit for recon- struction. If greater than fifty percent (50%) and less than total, the Board may grant as a special exception a permit for repair but not for enlargement or reconstruction of the building. .' ...