Lot area requirements shall be as set forth under each zoning district.
(A) No use shall be established or hereafter maintained on a lot recorded after April 1, 1963, which is of less area than prescribed hereinafter for such use in the zoning district in which it is to be located, unless such lot is a lot of record or is subject to the provisions of subsection (C) of this section.
(B) In any residence district, on a lot which is a lot of record, a single-family dwelling may be established regardless of the area of the lot, provided that all other requirements of this title are met.
(C) A zoning lot that is a conforming lot or an existing lot of record that is reduced in area by the exercise of the right of eminent domain by an authorized governmental body or by reason of a conveyance to an authorized governmental body under threat of eminent domain if such lot is no longer conforming, shall be treated as a lot of record for purposes of this section.
(D) In any residence district, a lot of record which does not meet the area requirements of this title may be voluntarily increased in area, provided that all other requirements of this title are met.
(E) No existing building shall be converted so as to conflict with, or further conflict with, the lot area requirements of the district in which such building is located. (Ord. 13-12, 7-22-2013)