Edison City Zoning Code
§ 37-66.5
Nonconforming Lots.
[1999 Code § 17-100.050; Ord. No. O.1952-2016]
a.
Any existing lot in a residential zone on which a residential building or structure is located and which lot does not meet the minimum lot size or structure violates any yard requirements may have additions to the principal building and/or construction of an accessory building without any appeal for variance relief, provided:
1.
The number of dwelling units shall not be increased even if such increased number of dwelling units are allowed in the zone, unless approved by the Board of Adjustment.
2.
Any existing nonconforming setbacks from streets, side lot lines or rear lot lines shall not be made more nonconforming, but any improvement may maintain the same nonconforming setbacks.
3.
All existing and proposed improvements on the nonconforming improved lot shall not exceed the allowable limits for maximum building coverage or maximum lot coverage set forth in Schedule A for the applicable zone.
Editor's Note: Schedule A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
b.
The Zoning Official is hereby authorized and empowered to issue any necessary permits in accordance with the provisions of this section.