(A) Lot dimensions shall be measured from a plot plan submitted by an applicant for a building permit, zoning certification or other approval, and it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to insure that the dimensions of said plot plan are accurate.
('64 Code, § 53.07)
(B) Lot depth shall mean the average horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines and shall be measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.
('64 Code, § 53.08)
(C) Lot width shall mean the average horizontal distance measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.
('64 Code, § 53.09)
(D) No lot shall be created with less than the required minimum width or depth nor shall the width of an existing lot be reduced to less than the minimum required in the zone in which said lot is located.
('64 Code, § 53.10)
(E) If a lot or parcel of land has not less than the minimum required with and/or depth and after the creation of such lot or parcel of land a part thereof is acquired for public use exclusively, in any manner including dedication, condemnation or purchase, if the remainder of such lot has not less than 75% of the required minimum lot width and/or depth, such remainder shall be considered as having the required minimum lot width and/or depth.
('64 Code, § 53.10.1) (Am. Ord. 358, passed 7-10-69)
(F) A lot which on the effective data of this chapter, or subsequent amendment thereto, does not have the required minimum lot dimensions but which was legally in existence at that time, may be used in the same manner as if the lot dimensions meet the minimum requirements; provided, that said lot complies with the lot area requirements set forth in this subchapter.
('64 Code, § 53.11) Penalty, see § 10.97