The intent of this chapter is to allow the use of existing recorded substandard lots which, because of their existing area, width and depth, full compliance with certain regulations of the zone would create undue hardship and render many such lots unusable. It has been deemed desirable to establish minimum modified space regulations, which would apply only to those areas with existing substandard lots, in order to ensure the continued or future use of said lots and to preserve the property rights of their owners.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

When a lot has an area, width or depth less than that required by this title, and when said lot was held under separate ownership or was of record at the time this title became effective, such lot may be occupied by any use permitted in the zone, subject to the following regulations:

A.

R1 Single-Family Residential And R2 Two-Family Residential Zones. All the regulations of the zone in which the lot is located shall apply to all substandard lots of record, except as follows:

1.

Minimum Yard Requirements.

a.

Front Yard: Twenty percent (20%) of lot depth, but need not exceed twenty feet (20').

b.

Rear Yard: Twenty percent (20%) of lot depth, but need not exceed fifteen feet (15'). For lots recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 625 (May 3, 1978) and which abut an alley to the rear, a zero foot (0') rear yard is permitted.

c.

Side Yard: Ten percent (10%) of lot width in each side yard, but shall not be less than three feet (3') and need not exceed five feet (5').

(Ord. 1536, 1-27-2015, eff. retroactive to 1-19-2015)

d.

Street Side Yard In The R1-7 Zone: Twenty percent (20%) of lot depth, but need not exceed twenty feet (20'). For lots recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 185 (October 12, 1964) the minimum street side yard need not exceed fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 1593, 8-22-2017, eff. 9-14-2017)

e.

Street Side Yard In Other R1 Zones And The R2 Zone: Twenty percent (20%) of lot depth, but need not exceed twenty feet (20'). For lots recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 176 (May 18, 1964) the minimum street side yard need not exceed fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 1536, 1-27-2015, eff. retroactive to 1-19-2015)

2.

Minimum Dwelling Unit Size.

a.

Single-Family Dwellings: Each dwelling unit shall have an area of not less than eight hundred (800) square feet, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

b.

Two-Family Dwellings: Each dwelling unit shall have an area of not less than six hundred fifty (650) square feet, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

3.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be forty five percent (45%) of the lot area for all R1 Zones and fifty five percent (55%) of the lot area for all R2 Zones.

B.

R3 Multiple-Family Residential Zone. All the regulations of the zone in which the lot is located shall apply to all substandard lots of record, except as follows:

1.

Minimum Yard Requirements.

a.

Front Yard: Fifteen percent (15%) of lot depth, but need not exceed fifteen feet (15').

b.

Rear Yard: Fifteen percent (15%) of lot depth, but need not exceed fifteen feet (15').

c.

Side Yard: Ten percent (10%) of lot width in each side yard, but shall not be less than three feet (3') and need not exceed five feet (5').

d.

Street Side Yard: Fifteen percent (15%) of lot depth, but need not exceed fifteen feet (15').

2.

Minimum Side Yard. The minimum side yard requirements shall be increased by two feet (2') for each story above the first story.

3.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%) of the lot area for all R3 Zones.

C.

ME Mobile Home Estate Zone. All the regulations of the zone in which the lot is located shall apply to all substandard lots of record, except as follows:

1.

Minimum Yard Requirements.

a.

Front Yard: Ten percent (10%) of lot depth, but need not exceed ten feet (10').

b.

Rear Yard: Eight feet (8').

c.

Side Yard: Ten percent (10%) of lot width in each side yard, but shall not be less than three feet (3') and need not exceed five feet (5').

d.

Street Side Yard: Ten percent (10%) of lot depth, but need not exceed ten feet (10').

2.

Minimum Dwelling Unit Size. Each dwelling unit shall have an area of not less than eight hundred (800) square feet, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

3.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be fifty five percent (55%) of the lot area for the ME Zone.

D.

All Other Zones. All the requirements of the zone in which the lot is located shall apply.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 905, 5-12-1992, eff. 6-3-1992; Ord. 1001, 3-25-1997, eff. 4-16-1997; Ord. 1406, 4-27-2010, eff. 5-20-2010)

No lot or parcel which was of record at the time this title became effective and which has an area, width or depth below the minimum required for the zoning district, shall be reduced in area, unless such reduction is for the purpose of minor adjustments in area, width or depth by the two (2) adjacent property owners.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 1001, 3-25-1997, eff. 4-16-1997)

For residential zones the provisions of section 11-23-7 of this title shall apply.

(Ord. 1497, 4-23-2013, eff. 5-16-2013)