Except as otherwise provided in this code, nonconforming lots shall be regulated as follows:
(a) Any use or structure for a use permitted in the district in which the nonconforming lot is located, may be established or built, provided the use or structure meets all other requirements of this code. However, if a lot in a residential district does not have sufficient area for any residential use, only a single-family dwelling may be constructed on the lot subject to building setback and parking requirements.
(b) If two or more abutting lots are purchased by one person and either one or both lots are nonconforming, the lots involved shall be deemed a single lot for the purposes of this code and no portion of the combined lots shall be sold or used that diminishes compliance with lot frontage, width, and area requirements.
(Ord. 02-177, passed 4-16-02.)