(A) When a nonconforming lot can be used in conformity with all of the regulations (other than the area or width requirements) applicable to the district in which the lot is located, a use may be made as of right. Otherwise, the nonconforming lot may be used only in accordance with a special use permit issued by the Town Council (see § 154.226).
(B) (1) If an undeveloped (a lot that has no principal structures upon it) nonconforming lot adjoins and has continuous frontage with one or more other undeveloped lots under the same ownership, then neither the owner of the nonconforming lot nor his or her successors in interest may take advantage of the provisions of this section.
(2) This section shall not apply to a nonconforming lot if a majority of the developed lots located on either side of the street where the lot is located and within 500 feet of the lot are also nonconforming.
(3) The intent of this division (B) is to require nonconforming lots to be combined with other undeveloped lots to create conforming lots under the circumstances specified herein, but not to require the combination when that would be out of character with the way the neighborhood has previously been developed.
(4) Exception: where the nonconforming lots were created by the exercise of the power of eminent domain or threat thereof or as a result of a court order, recombination of the lots shall not be required.
(1981 Code, § 1002) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)