A lot of record that does not comply on the effective date of this Zoning Code, or any amendment thereto, with the lot area or lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located may be used as follows:
(a) Existing dwelling on a residential lot. If the lot is occupied by a dwelling, such dwelling shall be maintained and may be repaired, modernized or altered, provided that the structure shall not be enlarged in floor area unless the enlarged section(s) complies with all regulations of this Zoning Code, except the lot area and lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located. The number of dwelling units shall not be increased unless all regulations, including lot area, are in compliance with this Zoning Code.
(b) Vacant single nonconforming lot of record. A vacant non-conforming lot that is in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership shall be permitted to be developed or redeveloped as a site for a single-family dwelling provided that the dwelling and its accessory uses comply with all regulations of this Zoning Code, except the lot area and lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located.
(c) Lots in combination. If a vacant nonconforming lot adjoins one or more lots, all of which are controlled or pending control of a person or entity intending to redevelop the property jointly, such lot shall be re-platted to create conforming lots as a prerequisite for development.
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)