Restore and reconstruct definition
Restore and reconstruct means any repair or other work performed to return a structure to its former condition that does not increase the floor area of the structure beyond that of the structure prior to the major disaster, is in conformance with the building code, flood hazard regulations, land use ordinance, and other applicable laws, and is started within two years of the major disaster.
Restore and reconstruct means any repair or other work performed to return a structure to its former condition that does not increase the floor