(A) A nonconforming lot is a tract of land lawfully established as a lot on a plat recorded or registered, pursuant to statute, with the Recorder of Deeds of the county and the city that does not comply with the minimum lot area or lot width standards of the zoning district in which it is now located.
(B) The lawful use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions.
(1) In residential zoning districts, a nonconforming lot may not be developed unless approved by BZA. However, if a nonconforming lot is voluntarily increased in size and complies with applicable lot area or lot width standards, such lot may be developed within a residential zoning district.
(2) In nonresidential zoning districts, a nonconforming lot may not be developed without approved by BZA. However, if a nonconforming lot is voluntarily increased in size and complies with applicable lot area or lot width standards, such lot may be developed within a nonresidential zoning district.
(Ord. 09-0008, passed 4-27-2009)