59-C-9.73. Exempted lots and parcels--Rural Cluster zone and Low Density Rural Cluster Development zone.

   (a)   Lots created for children in accordance with the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program are exempt from these regulations.

   (b)   The following lots are exempt from the area and dimensional requirements of section 59-C-9.4 but must meet the requirements of the zone applicable to them prior to their classification in the Rural Cluster zone or Low Density Rural Cluster zone:

      (1)   A recorded lot created by subdivision, if the record plat was approved for recordation by the planning board prior to the approval date of the most recent sectional map amendment or local map amendment that included the lot.

      (2)   A lot created by deed executed on or before the approval date of the most recent sectional map amendment or local map amendment that included the lot.

      (3)   A record lot having an area of less than 5 acres created after the approval date of the most recent sectional map amendment or local map amendment that included the lot, by replatting 2 or more lots; provided that the resulting number of lots is not greater than the number which were replatted.

      (4)   A lot created for use for a one-family residence by a child, or the spouse of a child, of the property owner, provided that the following conditions are met:

         (i)   The property owner can establish that he had legal title on or before the approval date of the most recent sectional map amendment that included the lot; and

         (ii)   This provision applies to only one such lot for each child of the property owner.