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-12- 8.11 No such use shall be expanded, changed, enlarged, or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. 8.12 No structural alteration, addition, or repair to any nonconforming structure over the life o£ the structure shall exceed 50 percent o£ its value at the time of its becoming a nonconforming use, unless the structure is permanently changed to a conforming use. 8.13 If such use is discontinued for two years or more any £uture use of the building premises shall conform to this Ordinance. The assessor shall notify the Zoning Administrator in writing of instances of nonconforming uses which have been discontinued for a period of one year. 8.14 If any noncon£orming use or structure is destroyed by any means, including floods, to an extent o£ 50 percent or more of its assessed value, it shall not be reconstructed except in con£ormity with the provisions of this Ordinance. Provided that the Board of Appeals may permit reconstruction if the use or structure is located outside the floodway and upon reconstruction, is adequately and safely floodproofed, elevated, or otherwise protected in con- formity with Section 7.35(1)-(5). 8.15 Uses of adjuncts thereof which are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconfoxming uses. 8.16 Except as provided in Section 8.15, any use which has been permitted as a Special Exception use shall be considered a conforming use. 8.17 Any alteration, addition, or repair to a nonconforming structure which would substantially increase its flood damage potential shall be protected by measures pursuant to Section 7.55(1)-(5) o£ this Ordinance. 8.18 The Building Commissioner stiall prepare a list of those nonconforming uses which have been floodproofed or otherwise adequately protected in conformity with Section 7.55(1)-(5). He shal 1 present such list to the Board of Appeals which may issue a certificate to the owner stating that such uses, as a result of these corrective measures, are in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 9.0 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of Variances or Special Exceptions) shall constitute a mis- demeanor. Any person who violates this Ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereo£ be fined not more than $100.00 or imprisoned for not more than 3 days, or both, and in addition, shall be considered a separate offens e. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Council £rom taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. SECTION 10.0 AMENDMENTS The regulations, restrictions, and boimdaries set forth in this Ordinance