A. Any lot having insufficient area, width or depth for the zoning district in which it is located, lacking frontage on an improved public street or an improved private street of a planned district, or any combination thereof, shall be considered a lawful nonconforming lot only if it was conforming, lawfully platted, and filed in the office of the Dubuque County recorder prior to the adoption of this title or if a deed or other instrument in the owner's chain of title creating or containing a legal description consistent with the current dimensions of such lot was lawfully recorded and filed in the office of the Dubuque County recorder prior to the adoption of this title.
B. On any single, lawful nonconforming lot located within a zoning district which permits single-family detached residential dwellings, one such dwelling may be constructed by right, provided that setbacks (yards), height, lot coverage, and off street parking requirements of the zoning district within which the parcel is located are complied with, and all appropriate permits are obtained prior to any construction activity. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)