§ 11.03.03. Nonconforming Lots

A.

Generally

The Administrator may certify lots, tracts and parcels not otherwise meeting the provisions of this Code and may authorize the development of such certified parcels as provided in this section.

B.

Lots Pre-dating Adoption of Comprehensive Plan

Lots, tracts or parcels existing prior to July 26, 1989 shall be deemed pre-existing and may be certified by the Administrator subject to the following condition:

C.

Combinations Required

Where two or more nonconforming lots are contiguous and held in single ownership at the time of application, the Administrator may require that such lots be combined in a manner to eliminate or reduce the degree of nonconformity.

D.

Nonconforming Single-Family Lots

Notwithstanding Section 6.01.01, Schedule of District Area, Height, Bulk, and Placement Regulations, of this Code, a lot that has been certified legally nonconforming and is developed with, or proposed for development with, a single-family dwelling shall be subject to the building coverage and setback requirements of the agricultural or single-family residential (RSC) district which has a minimum required lot size that is nearest to, but not smaller than, the size of the nonconforming lot. All other requirements imposed by the zoning of the nonconforming lot shall remain in effect.

(Ord. No. 02-13, § 2, 8-1-02; Ord. No. 11-5, § 2(Exh. A)(11-0238), 5-26-11, eff. 10-1-11)