A zone lot is an area designated for development by the owner for provision of compliance under this title in the following manner:

   A.   Designated, Provided And Maintained For Each Structure: A separate ground area called the zone lot shall be designated, provided and maintained for each structure containing a permitted use or uses. Each zone lot shall have at least one front line and shall be occupied only by a main structure containing the permitted use or uses and a subordinate structure or structures containing only accessory uses.

   B.   Designated Only By Owner: A zone lot shall consist of a single parcel of contiguous land and shall be designated as a zone lot only by the owner thereof. Where a single individual or entity does not own a designated zone lot, or where the ownership of the land is jointly held, all responsible parties shall agree and participate in the designation of the zone lot. A record of the designation of zone lots shall be kept in the files of the town clerk-treasurer.

   C.   Conformance To Zoning District: No zone lot shall be designated unless it shall conform to all of the applicable regulations of zoning district in which the property is located. No lots may be designated a zone lot unless they are currently in the same zoning district. Lots from different zoning districts may not be joined together as a zone lot.

   D.   Amendment Of Boundaries And Area: The land area occupied by a use and/or the building site designated and occupied by each structure existing on the effective date hereof shall be deemed the zone lot for such use and/or structure. Upon application to and approval by the building officer, the boundaries and area of the zone lot may be amended, provided full compliance can be maintained with all of the requirements of this title.

   E.   Zone Lot Involves Several Lots: When a zone lot is designated and said designation involves several lots of a platted, recorded subdivision, the outside boundaries of the zone lot shall conform to the platted lot lines of the recorded plat.

   F.   Notice Of Zone Lot Designation: When a zone lot is designated and said designation involves several lots of a platted, recorded subdivision, and after approval of the planning and zoning commission, then the notice of zone lot declaration shall be recorded at the county clerk's office by the person declaring the zone lot. A copy of the recorded notice of zone lot declaration shall be filed with the town clerk-treasurer.

   G.   Minimum Lot Area: Zone lots must conform to the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district wherein they are located. (Ord. 2001-05, 6-11-2001)