(A) An unimproved lot or parcel having a lot width or lot area which is less than required by district dimensional regulations, may be considered buildable for a use permitted as a matter of right or by special use permit under § 602, regardless of the lot width or area, provided such lot or parcel of land was shown on a plat or on a deed duly recorded prior to December 18, 1985.
(B) Notwithstanding the failure of that lot or those lots to meet the dimensional and/or quantitative requirements, and/or road frontage or other access requirements, applicable in the district, a substandard lot of record shall not be required to seek any zoning relief based solely on the failure to meet minimum lot size requirements of the district in which such lot is located. The setback, frontage, and/or lot width requirements of the district in which such lot is located. The setback, frontage, and/or lot wide requirements for a structure under this section shall be reduced and the maximum building coverage requirements shall be increased by the same proportion as the lot area of the substandard lot is to the minimum lot area requirement of the zoning district in which the lot is located. All proposals exceeding such reduced requirements shall proceed with a modification request under R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-46 or a dimensional variance request under R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24- 41, whichever is applicable.
(Ord. passed 10-30-06; Am. Ord. 2023-10, passed 12-18-23)