Chapter 16.48 — LOT REQUIREMENTS

All required lot widths, whether on rectangular, pie-shaped or other irregular lots, are measured at the required building setback line. On any irregularly shaped lot, the required lot dimensions other than lot width must be satisfied by the average dimensions of the lot.

Except as provided in this Chapter, all parcels of land shall conform to the area regulations of the zone district in which the parcel is located.

Any legally created parcel having an area, width or depth less than that required by an applicable standard set forth in the Development Code or applicable community plan, may be used or built upon, provided the development otherwise conforms to the requirements of this Code.

A. If two (2) or more legally created parcels of land or portions thereof are being combined in order to create a building site which will more nearly meet the lot area requirements set forth in the Development Code or applicable community plan, the resulting parcel shall be deemed to have met the applicable area requirements.

B. Where a lot area or yard width or depth has been reduced by any government agency to not more than twentyfive percent (25%) below the minimum requirements of the Development Code or applicable community plan by condemnation, acquisition or dedication for a road, drain or other public purpose, including any dedication as a result of a redistricting, deviation or site approval, the lot area existing before reduction shall be what counts for meeting the requirements of the Development Code or applicable plan.

C. In computing the lot area of a lot which abuts upon one (1) or more alleys, one-half (1/2) the width of such alley(s) may be assumed to be a portion of the lot.

D. The subdivision of multiple-family dwellings and mobile home parks that are the subject of an approved site approval shall not be held to the minimum area requirements of the district.

E. Lots to be used for the preservation of historic structures or land uses may have less than the minimum lot size for the district provided that:

1. The lot’s structure(s) or use(s) has been or may be deemed historic by an incorporated, non-profit historic preservation organization;

2. The site will not be used for human habitation nor generate sewage effluent unless it is served by common sewage facilities or contains at least forty thousand (40,000) square feet, and the facilities meet the approval of the building and safety department;

3. The lot owner will grant an easement in perpetuity to the City or other governmental body empowered to accept such easement, restricting further development of the site to non-historic preservation purposes.

The number of units allowed on a parcel located in a multiple-family land use or zone district which specifies the total net lot area per dwelling unit shall be calculated by dividing the total net area of the lot in square feet by the figure before the district designation. Fractional units of fifty percent (50%) or greater shall be rounded to the next highest number.

Metes and bounds divisions may have actual parcel areas that are ten percent (10%) less than those required by the applicable zone/land use district, where the parcels have topographical constraints or where the parcels of land are created by aliquot part division.

Chapter 16.52 DEDICATION OF LAND AND/OR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES