A lot of record which does not comply with the lot or yard regulations of the district in which it is located on the effective date of this code or any amendment thereto which made it nonconforming may be used as follows:
(a) If occupied by a building, such building may be maintained, repaired, or altered. However, the building may not be enlarged in floor area unless the depth of the front yard, the total width of the side yards, and the rear yard regulations are complied with.
(b) If vacant, the lot may be used provided that:
(1) No adjoining vacant lot or parcel of land was owned by the same owner on the effective date of this code;
(2) Not owning adjoining land or other vacant lands cannot be equitably acquired adjoining the lot; and
(3) All other regulations of this code, except the lot area and lot width regulations, shall be complied with, including the use that is to be located on the lot. (Ord. 2879. Passed 10-23-23.)