(A) Minimum lot size, yards and setbacks. Where the average depth of front yards of buildings adjacent to the lot in question is less or greater than the required minimum front yard depth, the required front yard setback shall not be less than the average depth of such existing front yards; however, the depth of a front yard shall not be less than 25 feet or be required to exceed 50 feet.
(B) One principal building. There shall be no more than 1 principal building on 1 lot except as provided through a planned unit development.
(C) Yard. No yard or other open space shall be reduced in area so as to make such yard or other open space less than the minimum required by this section; and if the existing yard or other open space as existing is less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. No required yard or open space of any structure shall be included as a part of any yard or open space required for another structure.
(D) Lots of record.
(1) For purposes of this section only, the term
SMALL LOTS shall mean those lots of record platted before April, 2011 which are expected to be zoned industrial under the city's 2008 Comprehensive Guide Plan and are less than 43,560 square feet in area and less than 150 feet wide.
(2) Small lots shall be considered conforming lots under this section and may not be subdivided.
(3) Existing principal and accessory buildings located on a small lot shall be considered conforming buildings or structures. Any maintenance or expansion of principal buildings located on small lots must be reviewed through the site plan process in order to obtain a building permit. No expansion to a principal building on a small lot will be permitted if the expansion (1) reduces the current front yard setback, or (2) is proposed to be located within 15 feet of a structure located upon an adjacent lot. New accessory buildings on small lots must comply with the setbacks of this section. Accessory buildings existing at the time of adoption of this revised section may not be expanded, unless in compliance with setbacks.
(4) The City Council may provide for other exemptions from this section which are necessary to accommodate the industrial use of small lots and existing buildings thereon. The Council shall make written findings supporting its determination.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)