A. Any nonconforming use or building so damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than fifty percent of the real value thereof, excluding foundation, then said nonconforming use of building and the land on which said use was located or maintained shall, from and after the date of such destruction, be subject to all of the regulations of the use district within which each land and/or building are located. The percentage of destruction shall be determined by the zoning administrator or his designee and shall be based on the estimated cost of repair or reconstruction to the original condition of the building.

B. Where any nonconforming building shall be destroyed to a degree less than fifty percent, as specified above, said building or structure may be reconstructed to its original size and use upon issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 523 § 1(part), 1989)