(a) A Lot of Record is any lot or parcel of land that was lawfully created by a subdivision plat of record or by a metes and bounds description and recorded in the County Recorder's Office prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
(b) Any lot of record existing on the initial effective date of this Ordinance may be used for any single family dwelling when such use is permitted in the District, regardless of the width or area of said lot, provided all of the following criteria are met:
(1) Adequate access is provided to the lot as determined by the City Engineer and Fire Chief.
(2) The side setback for any lot of record shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot, and in no case shall a side yard be less than three (3) feet.
(3) The rear setback for any lot of record shall not be less than twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot, and in no case shall the rear yard be less than ten (10) feet.
(4) Accessory structures shall comply with all side and rear setback requirements in the applicable District regulations.
(c) In any District where dwellings are not listed as a permitted use, a lot of record may be used for any permitted use in the District in which it is located, provided the following criteria are met:
(1) The side setback shall be a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the lot width.
(2) The rear setback shall be a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the lot depth.
(3) All other regulations for the District, including but not limited to impervious surface ratio, shall apply as stated in the applicable Zoning District.
(d) Any lot of record that contains a structure that complies with the regulations in this Section shall be considered to be in compliance with these Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)