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 Buildings on Lots of Record.
(1) 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 building 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 applicable regulations, including lot area, are complied with.
(2) Existing building on a nonresidential lot. If the lot is occupied by a building, such building shall be maintained and may be repaired, modernized or altered, provided that the building shall not be enlarged in floor area unless the enlarged section(s) complies with all applicable regulations of this Zoning Code, except the lot area and lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located.
(b) Vacant Single Nonconforming Lot of Record.
(1) A single vacant non-conforming lot in an R1-A, R1-C or R2-F zoning district that is in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership shall be permitted to be developed 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 for the lot area and lot width regulations of the district in which the lot is located. Review and approval of development on such lots of record shall be conducted according to the applicable procedures set forth in this Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations.
(2) A single vacant nonconforming lot in an RMF, SF or non-residential zoning district may be used for any use permitted in the district in which it is located when the development of such lot meets all requirements of the district in which it is located, including the maximum lot coverage and minimum yard requirements, except for the minimum lot area and lot width requirements. No use that requires a greater lot size than the established minimum lot size for a particular district shall be permitted on a nonconforming lot. Review and approval of development on such lots of record shall be conducted according to the development plan review requirements set forth in Chapter 1147.
(c) Lots in Combination. If a vacant nonconforming lot adjoins one or more lots in common ownership on the effective date of this Zoning Code or applicable amendment thereto, such lot shall be replatted to create conforming lots as a prerequisite for development.
(d) Nonconforming Use Due to Reclassification. The provisions of this chapter shall also apply to any building, structure, land or other use hereafter becoming nonconforming as a result of amendments made to this Zoning Code or Zoning Map.
(Ord. 2022-24.Passed 5-24-22; Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-27-23.)