A. The purpose of this section is to promote consistency with the comprehensive plan by requiring lots to comply to the maximum extent possible with the density requirements and the area, width and frontage requirements of this Title.

B. Two or more contiguous undeveloped lots in the R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning districts that are nonconforming in area, width, or frontage and were in common ownership on Nov. 19, 2013 or at any time thereafter shall be considered an undivided lot for the purposes of this Title, and no portion of such a lot shall be used in violation of the lot area, lot width, and lot frontage requirements of this Title, provided, however, the merger of lots shall not be required when the substandard lot of record has an area equal to or greater than the area of fifty percent (50%) of the lots within two hundred feet (200′) of the subject lot, as confirmed by the zoning enforcement officer.

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)

C. This section does not apply to contiguous undeveloped lots with frontage on different streets.

(Ord. dated 11-19-13)

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