A. If two (2) or more legally created parcels of land or portions thereof are being combined in order to create a building site which will more nearly meet the lot area requirements set forth in the Development Code or applicable community plan, the resulting parcel shall be deemed to have met the applicable area requirements.
B. Where a lot area or yard width or depth has been reduced by any government agency to not more than twenty-five percent (25%) below the minimum requirements of the Development Code or applicable community plan by condemnation, acquisition or dedication for a road, drain or other public purpose, including any dedication as a result of a redistricting, deviation or site approval, the lot area existing before reduction shall be what counts for meeting the requirements of the Development Code or applicable plan.
C. In computing the lot area of a lot which abuts upon one (1) or more alleys, one-half (1/2) the width of such alley(s) may be assumed to be a portion of the lot.
D. The subdivision of multiple-family dwellings and mobile home parks that are the subject of an approved site approval shall not be held to the minimum area requirements of the district.
E. Lots to be used for the preservation of historic structures or land uses may have less than the minimum lot size for the district provided that:
1. The lot’s structure(s) or use(s) has been or may be deemed historic by an incorporated, non-profit historic preservation organization;
2. The site will not be used for human habitation nor generate sewage effluent unless it is served by common sewage facilities or contains at least forty thousand (40,000) square feet, and the facilities meet the approval of the building and safety department;
3. The lot owner will grant an easement in perpetuity to the City or other governmental body empowered to accept such easement, restricting further development of the site to non-historic preservation purposes.