Minimum lot size requirements of the underlying zoning district may be reduced in accordance with one of the two (2) methods described below.
A. Dedications In Conjunction With Land Divisions: Where land dedications for permanent parks and open space are accepted by the city through the subdivision or partition approval process, reductions to lot sizes shall be permitted on a one for one basis, up to the total square footage of dedications, subject to the following requirements:
1. No lot shall be reduced to less than forty percent (40%) of the minimum lot size established by the standards of the underlying zoning district through the application of this provision.
2. Text or a table describing the allocation of right of way, parks, and permanent open space area credits among platted lots shall be recorded as part of the plat drawings.
3. At the discretion of the city, permanent open space may be conveyed to a land trust, conservancy, or other organization formed to preserve land in an open space condition, in lieu of dedication to the public or conveyance of title to the city.
4. Reduced size lots must provide a land area with dimensions sufficient to accommodate buildings, parking lots, etc., in accordance with the land use, setback, and other requirements of the underlying zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to the terms of section 17.02.160 of this title.
B. Lot Size Reduction: To make better use of land at locations where strict application of minimum lot size requirements precludes efficient infill and redevelopment, the size of lots within a subdivision may be reduced in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Absent a variance, no lot shall be reduced to less than sixty percent (60%) of the minimum parcel size established by the standards of the underlying zoning through the application of this provision; and
2. Reduced size lots must provide a land area with dimensions sufficient to accommodate buildings, parking lots, etc., in accordance with the land use, setback, and other requirements of the underlying zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to the terms of section 17.02.160 of this title. (Ord. 3075, 2021: Ord. 3044, 2020: Ord. 2846 § 1, 2008)