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(b) If the use of a nonconforming advertising sign structure is discontinued or its normal operation stopped for a period of twelve six-months, the structure shall be removed by the owner or lessor at the request of the city council. (Code 1982, 5 900.34(6); Ord. No. 99-13, § 1(900.34(6)), 8-16-1999) Sec. 30-695. Change of us , (a) The lawful use of a building existing on September 4, 1980,may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions of this article. If no structural • alterations are made,a nonconforming use of a building may be changed to another nonconforming use of the same or a more restricted classification. The provisions of this subsection shall also apply to nonconforming uses in districts hereafter changed. Whenever a nonconforming use of a building has been changed to a more restricted use or to a conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be changed into a less restricted use. (3) The entire nonconforming use of thc property shall be discontinued at the expiration (1) The owner of the property shall execute and record,in a form prescribed by thc city - . I . - - - - - - -- - -=- - =- - - - .- - -- - - - - - - extended by reason of the alteration. (Code 1982, 4 900.34(7)) Sec. 30-696. Residential alterations. Alterations may be made to a residential building containing nonconforming residential units when they will improve the livability of such units;provided, however, that they do not increase the number of dwelling units in the building. (Code 1982, § 900.34(8)) Sec. 30-697. Restoration of damaged structures. Repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance or improvement of nonconforming use Any nonconformity existing on September 4.1980 may be continued,including through repair.replacement.restoration,maintenance, or improvement,but not including expansion, unless: (1) the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year, or (2) any nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its market value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is damaged. In this case- a municipality may impose reasonable conditions upon a building permit in order to mitigate any newly created impact on adjacent property. (3) Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a conforming use or occupancy.ent property. Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a conforming use or occupancy. No nonconforming building or structure, cxccpt Single family dwellings in an R 1 district, which has been damaged by fire, explosion, flood, act of Cod or other calamity to the extent of more than 50 percent of its aaacaacd market value shall be restored cxccpt in conformity with the regulations of this article. A nonconforming building or structure which is damaged