17.60.020 Nonconforming structures.
A. A nonconforming structure shall not be enlarged in area, space, or volume that will result in an increase in the degree of nonconformity.
B. Any nonconforming permanent structure may be reconstructed, repaired or rebuilt when involuntarily damaged by fire, earthquake, explosion or act of God; provided, that:
1. The reconstruction cannot exceed one hundred percent of the total area or number of units that existed prior to the damage.
2. All such reconstruction shall be commenced within one year from the date of the damage, except as provided for in subsection (B)(3) of this section.
3. Nonconforming multifamily structures may be reconstructed pursuant to the provisions and limitations of Government Code Section 65852.25, and shall have up to two years after the date of damage to commence reconstruction.
C. For the purposes of this section nonconforming structures include signs which were lawfully erected but do not conform to the sign regulations of this code. In addition, for the purposes of this section multifamily structures are defined as any residential structure that is divided into two or more independent living quarters. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).