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If a building or structure nonconforming by dimension or a building or structure housing a nonconforming use, is demolished at the direction of the owner or other authorized parties, except as provided elsewhere in this section, the building or structure or nonconforming use shall not be reestablished, and any future building, structure or use of the lot or premises shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 19-418)