(a) When two or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the use district in which it is located and each of which is contiguous and held in one ownership, they shall be used as one zoning lot for such use.
(b) Except as provided for in subsection (a) hereof, a single platted lot of record or a single parcel of land that was of record as of July 10, 1952, or was annexed to the Village on or after July 10, 1952, and that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width and/or minimum lot area, may be utilized for a permitted use, if such lot or parcel of land is either:
(1) A single platted lot of record that was so platted prior to July 10, 1952, or prior to its annexation to the Village if said annexation took place after July 10, 1952; or
(2) A tax divided parcel of land that came into existence prior to July 10, 1952, or prior to its annexation to the Village if said annexation took place after July 10, 1952, and its current dimensions (exclusive of takings for roadway purposes) and current permanent tax index number (unless changed as a result of a roadway taking) have remained unchanged since July 10, 1952 or the date of annexation if said annexation took place after July 10, 1952.
(Adopting Ordinance; Ord. 2006-12. Passed 3-13-06.)
(c) When any portion of an adjacent lot is used to qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the use district in which such lot is located, or when two or more lots are used for such purpose, the person requesting the use shall submit a plat of consolidation showing the total area used as one zoning lot.
(Ord. 1989-5. Passed 3-27-89; Ord. 2003-41. Passed 11-24-03.)