(A) Requirements specified by district. Lot size requirements shall be specified under each zoning district. In addition, the following regulations shall be complied with.
(B) New lots. No use shall be established or hereinafter maintained on a lot recorded after the effective date of this chapter which is of less area or width than prescribed hereinafter for such use in the zoning district in which it is to be located.
(C) Existing lots. In any residential district on a lot of record on the effective date of this chapter, a single-family dwelling may be established, provided that the measurements of the lot area and width are within 75% of the requirements of this chapter, and provided that it can be demonstrated that a proper and adequate sewage disposal system can be installed.
(D) Conversion of buildings. No building shall be converted so as to conflict with, or further conflict with, the lot size requirements of the district in which such building is located.
(E) Soil tests. In areas not served by public water and sewer disposal systems, soil tests may be required to insure the sanitary function of private on-site systems. If tests indicate that the soils are not adequate, the size of the lot area will be increased in lot area until the size is deemed adequate.
(F) Reduced requirements if extensive park area. Where a proposed plat is submitted incorporating an extensive park area as an integral part of the subdivision and serving each lot within the plat, minimum lot area frontage, and width requirements for the district in which the plat is located may be reduced subject to conditions and approval of plans by the Planning Commission and City Council. Land area taken from individual lots to create the park must be over and above the percent of total land area required for park purposes under the subdivision regulations.
(G) One building per lot. Except in the case of “Planned Unit Developments” as provided for hereinafter, not more than one principal building shall be located on a lot.
(H) Reduced requirements if planned unit development. Single-family dwellings may be excluded from lot area and setback requirements, provided the development is within an approved Planned Unit Development District as regulated by
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(I) Right-of-way not part of lot area. Public right-of-ways are not a part of the buildable lot area and, therefore, shall not be included as part of the minimum lot area required.
(J) Site plan required for non-conforming lots. Requests for building on a nonconforming lot shall be accompanied by a site plan locating the proposed well and septic tank and those abutting developed properties. The applicant shall demonstrate that no pollution or health hazard will result.
(Prior Code, § 902.06) (Am. Ord. 2015-3-2, passed 3-16-2015; Am. Ord. 2019-8-3, passed 8-13-2019)