(A) If any of two or more contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to the minimum parcel size requirements of existing zoning regulations so as not to permit its development, and at least one of the affected parcels is not developed with a structure other than an accessory structure for which a building permit was issued or which was built prior to the time such permits were required by the city, and with respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exist: comprises less than 5,000 square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger; was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation; does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply; does not meet slope stability standards; has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability; its development could create health or safety hazards; is inconsistent with the applicable general plan other than minimum lot size or density standards; a structure is built on or across a property line; then such parcels shall be considered as merged for the purpose of this chapter.
(B) If the sole reason for merger is that the parcel(s) contain less than 5,000 square feet, then the Planning Commission may consider an exception from merger for any parcel(s) containing a width of 35 feet or greater in accordance with provisions included in § 154.040 of this chapter.
('63 Code, § 10-4.1202) (Ord. 416-C.S., passed 12-6-84; Am. Ord. 433-C.S., passed 7-18-85)