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§ 9.5-61 ARDEN HILLS CODE (a) No such use shall be expanded, changed, enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. (b) No structural alteration or addition to any noncon- forming structure over the life of the structure shall exceed fifty (50) per cent of its assessed value at the time of its becoming a nonconforming use, unless the entire structure is permanently changed to a conform- ing use or unless the alteration or addition would substantially reduce potential flood damages for the entire structure. (c) Any alteration or addition to a nonconforming structure or use which would result in substantially increasing the flood damage potential of that use shall require that the structure or use shall be floodproofed in accordance with the state building code. (d) If any nonconforming use is discontinued or aban- doned, or a nonconforming structure is left unoccupied for twelve (12) consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this chapter. The building inspector shall notify the administrator in writing of instances of nonconforming uses which have been discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months. (e) If any nonconforming use is destroyed by any means, including floods, to an extent of fifty (50) per cent or more of its assessed value, it shall not be reconstruct- ed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. However, the city council may issue a special use permit for reconstruction if the use is located outside the floodwaY and, uPon reconstruction+ is adequately floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protect- ed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. (f) Nonconforming uses located in the floodway district shall be eliminated or brought into conformity with the standards contained in this chapter within a reasonable period of time as determined by the city 3upp. No. 3 560 I ~