(A) Does not conform. Any vacant lot that does not conform to one or more of the lot size (area dimensions) requirements of the district in which it is located may, nonetheless, be developed for any use permitted in that district if the vacant lot:
(1) Was recorded in the County Recorder of Deeds office prior to the effective date of this chapter (or pertinent amendment thereto); and
(2) Is at least 50 feet wide.
(B) Two or more lots in common ownership.
(1) If two or more lots or combinations of lots and portions of lots with continuous frontage were of record and in common ownership on the effective date of this chapter, and if one or more of those lots does not meet the minimum lot width, depth or area requirements of the district in which it is located, the land involved shall be considered an undivided parcel.
(2) No portion of any parcel shall be developed except in compliance with this chapter, nor shall any parcel be divided so as to create a lot that does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
(1994 Code, § 40-8-2)