(a) Definition. A nonconforming lot is a lot that was lawfully created or approved as part of a preliminary subdivision plat that remains valid and unexpired, or for which a subdivision application was lawfully submitted in accordance with article III of this Chapter, prior to the effective date of this article or a subsequent amendment thereto, but does not conform to the minimum land area or minimum lot width requirements established in article II of this chapter for the zoning district in which it is located.
(b) Use. Nonconforming lots may be used, developed, or improved in accordance with the applicable use, intensity, setback and height regulations provided in article II of this chapter. However, any use, such as a two-family or multifamily dwelling, that requires a greater land area than the minimum land area listed in article II of this chapter for the appropriate zoning district shall not be permitted on a lot which does not conform to such minimum land area requirement. If compliance with applicable setback regulations is not reasonably possible for a structure intended on a nonconforming lot, the nonconforming lot may be used as a building site subject to the granting of a variance from such setback regulations by the board of adjustment in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 12.2; Ord. of 11-13-2000, § 12.2.2; Amend. of 8-3-2020)