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b. Limitation of periods of use and operation. c. Imposition of operational controls, sureties, and deed restrictions. d. Requirements for construction of channel modifications, dikes, levees, and other protective measures, provided such are approved by the Department of Natural Resources and are deemed the only practical alternative to achieving the purpose of this Ordinance. e. Floodpro/ofing measures. SECTION V - Nonconforming Uses A. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was lawful before the passage or amendment of this Ordinance, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance, may be continued subject to the following conditions: 1. If such use is discontinued for six (6) consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this Ordinance. 2. Uses or adjuncts thereof that are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming uses. B. If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed by any means, including flood, it shall not be reconstructed if the cost is more than fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred, unless it is reconstructed in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance. This limitation does not include the cost of any alteration to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, building or safety codes or regulations or the cost of any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provided that the alteration shall not preclude its continued designation. SECTION VI - Penalties for Violation Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance or failure to comply with any of the requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days. Nothing herein contained prevent the city of Tiffin from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy violation. SECTION VII - Amendments