Any lot legally held in separate ownership at the time of adoption of this Code, which lot is below the requirements for lot area, lot width or frontage for the zone in which it is located and was legally created under the provisions of a previous land use ordinance, shall be classified as a legal nonconforming lot under this Code.
A. In any zone, when a lot lacks sufficient area to meet the minimum required by this Code and there is abutting property under the same ownership, the two (2) parcels shall be combined. If the combined parcels do not meet the minimum requirement and there is sufficient area upon which to construct a residence reasonably comparable to those in the vicinity with required setbacks, the lot may be determined to be legal nonconforming and a single-family dwelling shall be permitted if such lot is in a residential zone. Provisions herein shall not violate maximum lot size limits of section 13.14.040, chart 13.14.040 of this title.
B. If there is not sufficient area for a buildable area, comparable to the other residences in the area, or of at least thirty feet by fifty feet (30' x 50'), a building permit shall not be issued. (Ord. 2018-05, 5-17-2018)