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(2) Any building lawfully erected prior to the adoption of this ordinance which does not <br /> conform to the requirements of this ordinance as to setback, side yards or rear yards, <br /> may be continued in use, but any future additions or structural alterations shall con- <br /> form to the provisions of this ordinance. <br /> (3) Any existing non-conforming use may be changed to another non-conforming use of a <br /> similar or more restricted classification or to a conforming use; provided, however, <br /> that when a use has been changed to a conforming use of a more restricted non-con- <br /> forming use it may not again be changed to a less restricted use. <br /> (4) No use which is not the principal use of the land on which it is located shall be con- <br /> sidered a valid non-conforming use. <br /> (5) Any non-conforming use, the location of which is changed to another part of the pre- <br /> mises shall be considered abandoned 1 year after the locational change and, in any <br /> event, any non-conforming use at the new location shall be invalid. <br /> 10.22 INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION <br /> (1) In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance they shall be held to be <br /> minimum requirements for the promotion of health, safety, convenience, morals, comfort <br /> and general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to interfere with or <br /> abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or similar agreements between parties, nor <br /> is it intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or inter- <br /> fere with any existing provisions of law or ordinance, or any rules, regulations or per- <br /> mits previously issued or adopted, or which may be issued or adopted according to law <br /> relating to the use, occupancy, location or height of buildings or premises; provided, <br /> however, that when this ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use, occu- <br /> pancy, location or height of buildings or premises than imposed by such existing pro- <br /> visions of law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations, or permits, the provisions <br /> of this ordinance shall control. <br /> 10.23 COMPLETION, RESTORATION OR ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING STRUCTURES <br /> (1) Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction or intended <br /> use of a building or premises for which plans have been prepared heretofore, and the <br /> construction of which shall have been diligently pursued within three (3) months after <br /> the effective date of this ordinance. <br /> (2) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the alteration, restoration or repair of any <br /> building occupied by a non-conforming use at the effective date of this ordinance; <br /> provided, however, that the cost of such alteration, restoration or repairs shall not <br /> during the life of the building exceed fifty (50) percent of the assessed valuation <br /> of such structure or building, such valuation being that in effect for the year in <br /> which such use became non-conforming. <br /> (3) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the restoration of a non-conforming building <br /> or structure destroyed by fire, explosion, act of God or act of public enemy, pro- <br /> vided, however, that if such destruction shall exceed fifty (50) percent of the assessed <br /> valuation of such structure for the year in which such destruction occurs, the future <br /> use, location,height, setback, rear and side yards shall conform to this ordinance. <br /> 10.24 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS <br /> (1) The Dane County Board of Supervisors may from time to time later, supplement or change <br /> by ordinance the boundaries or classification of districts designated in this ordinance, <br /> or any of the provisions or regulations imposed by this ordinance in the manner provided <br /> by law. <br /> 10.25 ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES <br /> (1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR <br /> (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered by or under the Zoning <br /> Administrator, who in person or by duly authorized deputy or assistant shall <br /> have the right to enter upon premises affected by this ordinance at reasonable <br /> hours for the purpose of inspection. The Zoning Administrator shall hold his <br /> office under civil service, and vacancies insuch office shall be filled by proce- <br /> dures established by Civil Service Ordinance. The County Executive shall be the <br /> appointing authority for the position of Zoning Administrator <br /> (b) It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to receive applications for zoning <br /> permits and such other permits and licenses provided in this ordinance, and to issue <br /> such permits after applications have been examined and approved; to inspect buildings <br /> under construction for compliance with the regulations of this ordinance; to make <br /> periodic inspections; to take such action as may be necessary for the enforcement of <br /> the regulations provided herein; to attend all meetings of the Zoning Committee and <br /> the Board of Adjustment; and to perform such other duties as the Zoning Committee and <br /> the Board of Adjustment may direct. _ <br /> - 41 - <br />