It is the intent of this chapter to allow the continuation of nonconforming uses and buildings existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein and legal uses which become nonconforming by adoption of this title, but not to encourage their survival or allow an increase in size or intensity of nonconforming uses. (Ord. 1191, 2015)
A. Permitted: Where an individual lot was held in separate ownership from adjoining properties or was platted in a recorded subdivision approved by the council prior to the effective date hereof and fails to meet the requirements for area or width or both, that are generally applicable in the district, such lot may be occupied according to the permitted uses provided for in the zoning district, provided all other regulations, including setbacks, for the district are met. No multi-family project shall be developed on any lot or property smaller than the minimum area required by this title.
B. Buildings On Undersized Lots: In all zoning districts, a building on an undersized lot of record at the effective date hereof shall not be considered a nonconforming building, provided the building meets all other bulk and setback requirements in that district.
C. Undivided Parcels: If two (2) or more lots or a combination of lots and portions of lots with continuous frontage in single ownership are of record at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein and if all or part of the lots with no buildings do not meet the requirements established for lot width and area, the lands involved shall be considered to be an undivided parcel for the purposes of this title and no portion of said parcel shall be used or sold in a manner which diminishes compliance with lot width and area requirements established by this title, nor shall any division of any parcel be made which creates a lot with a width or area below the requirements stated in this title. (Ord. 1191, 2015)
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