40.200.050 Exceptions to Lot Size Standards

A.    Utilities, structures and uses including, but not limited to, utility substations, pump stations, wells, watershed intake facilities, and gas and water transmission lines may be permitted on newly approved lots of less than the minimum parcel area.

(Amended: Ord. 2007-11-13)

B.    Existing Lots of Record.

1.    If, as of June 11, 1980, a lot of record, or the aggregate of abutting lots or land parcels held in single ownership has an area of dimension less than required for the zoning district in which the property is located, the lot or aggregate holdings may be occupied by any permitted use in the district subject to compliance with all other requirements of the district; provided, however, that the use of a lot in a residential district which has an area deficiency shall be limited to a single-family dwelling.

2.    If, as of June 11, 1980, a lot of record was lawfully occupied by two (2) or more single-family residences, such lot may be granted short plat approval under Chapter 40.540 of this code in order to permit the segregated sale of such residences, even though some or all of the resulting new lots will have dimensions less than required for the zoning district in which the property is located; provided, however, that the degree of density nonconformity shall not be increased. All lots shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet of access to a public or private street.

(Amended: Ord. 2007-11-13)