Amend Zoning Ordinance in the Municipal Code Regulate and Restrict the Location of Trades, Callings, Industries, Commercial Enterprises and the Location of Buildings Designed

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30 (3) Permit the reconstruction, within twelve months of a building located in a district restricted against its use; which has been destroyed by fire, flood, ex- plosion, war, riot or act of God to the extent of not more than fifty (50) per cent of its value, provided that when such reconstruction becomes involved in litigation, the time required for such litigation, shall not be counted as a part of the twelve (12) months allowed for reconstruction. (4) Permit the extension of a use or height and area district for a distance of not more than twenty - five (25) feet, where the boundary line of a district divides a lot in a single ownership at the time of the passage of this ordinance. (5) Permit the erection and use of a building or the use of a premises in any location for a public ser- vice corporation for public utility purpose which the Board admits reasonably necessary for the public con- venience or welfare. (6) Permit the enlargement of an existing building located in a district restricted against its use, where such enlargement does not exceed one -third the total _ floor area occupied by the nonconforming use at the time certificate for such nonconforming use was issued. (7) Interpret the provisions for this ordinance in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the plan, as shown upon the maps, fixing the several _ districts accompanying and made a part of this ordinance where the street layout actually on the ground varies from the street layout as shown on the maps aforesaid. (8) Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in complying strictly with the provisions of this ordinance, the Board of Zoning Appeals may, in specific cases, adjust any such condition in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance to the end that the public health, safety and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice d one. (9) Adopt from time to time such rules and regula- tions as may be deemed necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this ordinance.