§ 8.13. Pre-existing conditions.

8.13.1

Existing buildings that do not conform to the provisions of this Code may continue in use as they are until a substantial modification is requested, at which time the zoning board of appeals shall determine the provisions of this section that shall apply.

8.13.2

Existing buildings that when renovated have at any time received a certificate of occupancy shall not require upgrade to the requirements of this code and may meet the standards of the code under which they were originally permitted.

8.13.3

The modification of existing buildings is permitted by right if such changes result in greater conformance with the specifications of this section or Article 4 of the Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance.

8.13.4

Where buildings exist on adjacent lots, the planning office may require that a proposed building match one or the other of the adjacent setbacks and heights rather than the provisions of this Code.

8.13.5

Any addition to or modification of a building of value that has been designated as such by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners or is actually or potentially eligible for inclusion on a state, local or national historic register, including without limitation, the architectural harmony (similar materials, window proportions, color range, mass/void ratio, roof type and pitch) of such addition or modification, shall be subject to approval by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.

8.13.6

The restoration or rehabilitation of an existing building shall not require the provision of (a) parking in addition to that existing or (b) on-site stormwater retention/detention in addition to that existing, except to the extent required by applicable local, state or federal law.

(Ord. No. 2006-Z-004, 5-2-06)