Prior to the adoption of Ord. 2005-07 on 06/01/2005, Section 16.12.010 read as follows.

    A.    A nonconforming   noncomplying  building or structure may be maintained.
    B.    Repairs and structural alterations may be made to a nonconforming noncomplying   building.
    C.    A nonconforming noncomplying  building or structure which is involuntarily destroyed in whole or in part due to fire or other calamity damaged or partially destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity or act of God or the public enemy may be restored and the occupancy or use of such building, structure or part thereof which existed at the time of such partial destruction may be continued or resumed; provided, that such restoration is started within a period of one (1) year and is diligently prosecuted to completion. (PZSC § 03-05-001