§ 8113-6.1.1. Whenever any such structure is voluntarily removed, damaged or destroyed to the extent of fifty (50) percent or less of its floor or roof area which existed before destruction, or is involuntarily damaged or destroyed in whole or in part, the structure may be restored to its original state existing before such removal, damage or destruction. The occupancy or use of the structure or part thereof which existed at the time of the damage or destruction may be continued if a complete building permit application for a replacement structure has been submitted to the Building and Safety Division within a period of twelve (12) months after the occurrence of the damage or destruction, and said building permit once approved is diligently pursued to completion prior to permit expiration.
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Nonconforming structures damaged or destroyed in the Thomas Fire may be rebuilt to
their original state if a complete building permit application has been submitted
to the Building and Safety Division on or before January 1, 2023, and the building permit once approved is diligently pursued to completion prior
to permit expiration. If a complete building permit application has not been submitted
to the Building and Safety Division by the deadlines specified above, all replacement
structure(s) must meet all current requirements and standards of this Chapter. The
fifty (50) percent standard is a cumulative figure for voluntary removal. Successive
alterations to the same structure that exceed a cumulative fifty (50) percent cannot
be made.
