A. Existing Lot Of Record: Any residential lot of record under single and separate ownership on the effective date of this title that is unable to meet the requirements of this title as to applicable area and yard regulations may, subject to the provisions of this title regarding nonconformities, be used for a single-family detached dwelling, provided it shall meet all the other requirements of this title and other applicable ordinances, regulations and codes.
B. Exception: The exemption established in this section shall not apply where any adjoining lot or tract of land is held under common ownership with such exempted lot or tract of land, if the combined tract has a land area equal to or more than the minimum requirement. If the combined tract of land is less than the minimum requirement, the exemption shall apply to the entire combined tract.
C. Lot Of Record Described: For the purposes of this section, a lot of record shall be as follows:
1. In residence districts, a lot, parcel, or tract of land which was recorded in the office of the village clerk prior to the effective date of this title; or
2. In residence districts, a lot in a subdivision which was so recorded after the effective date of this title, provided a preliminary plat for such subdivision had been given tentative approval, as required by the subdivision control ordinance of Berkeley prior to the effective date of this title, and a final plat had been submitted and approved by the village board and thereafter recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds of Cook County within the time periods required by such subdivision regulations for filing and application for final plat approval and for recording after approval. (2005 Zoning Code)