A lot of record that, on the effective date of this Zoning Code, or any amendment thereto, does not comply with the lot area and/or lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located may be used as follows:
(a) Existing Buildings on Nonconforming Lots of Record.
(1) Existing Building on a Non-residential Nonconforming Lot. If a nonconforming lot is occupied by a building, such building shall be maintained and may be repaired, modernized or altered, provided that the building shall not be enlarged in floor area unless the enlarged section(s) complies with all regulations of this Zoning Code, except the lot area and lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located.
(2) Existing Dwelling on a Residential Nonconforming Lot. If the lot is occupied by a dwelling, such dwelling shall be maintained and may be repaired, modernized or altered, provided that the building shall not be enlarged in floor area except in conformance with Section 1258.11, Substandard Residential Lots.
(b) Vacant Nonconforming Lot(s) of Record.
(1) Nonconforming Lot(s) of Record in a Residential District. A nonconforming lot in a Single-family, Two-family, or Multi-family Residential District that is in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership shall be permitted to be developed as a site for a one family detached dwelling and customary accessory buildings in conformance with Section 1258.11, Substandard Residential Lots.
(2) Vacant Nonconforming Lot in a Non-residential District. A vacant nonconforming lot in a non-residential district may be used for any use permitted in the district in which it is located when the development of such lot meets all development requirements of the district in which it is located, including the maximum lot coverage and minimum setback requirements, except for the minimum lot area and lot width requirements, except that no use that requires a greater lot size than the established minimum lot size for a particular district shall be permitted on a nonconforming lot. Review and approval of development on such lots of record shall be conducted according to the site plan review requirements set forth in Chapter 1240.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)