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for the non-conforming purpose and that he had augmented that intent by making every reasonable effort to continue to have the property so used- A demonstration of	intent
would be reasonable continuous effort to have the	property'
rented or sold for the non-conforming purpose.)
5.	The non-conforming use is changed to a conforming	use no
matter how short the period of time.
6. Destruction for the purpose of this subsection is defined as damage to an extent of more than fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost at time of destruction.
Once forfeited, non-conformance may not again be used as a
defense against prosecution for violation of the provisions
of the zoning ordinance.
Section 403. REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL EXCEPTIONS TO SPACE REQUIREMENTS
A.	FRONT YARD
1.	Measurement of depth
a.	Hie normal method of measurement is the shortest possible distance measured horizontally between any part of a main building and any part of the front lot line.
b.	When the street right-of-way line describes a curve, an alternate method of measurement is herein provided and may be used at the option of the property owner or developer. The front yard may be measured at right angles to a cord extended between the points where the right-of-way line intersects the side lot line.
c.	When adjoining front yards are less than required in
the zone:	When	the	average	depth	of	existing	front
yards located within one hundred (100) feet of either side of a lot and within the same block and zone is less than that required in the zone, the minimum depth of the front yard required for any newly constructed building shall be the average front yard depth of the aforementioned lots on either side.
2.	Determination of Front Yard on Corner Lots
Where a lot is a comer lot fronting on two existing or proposed streets that intersect, the front yard may be designated by the owner without respect to the location of the front door.
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