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Title 25 — ZONING

Chapter 25.52 — NONCONFORMING LOTS

Burlingame Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Burlingame

§ 25.52.010. Use of Legal Nonconforming Lots.

Any lawfully created lot which becomes nonconforming with regard to lot area, street frontage, lot width, lot depth, or accessibility may continue indefinitely with the nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

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§ 25.52.020. Modification of Legal Nonconforming Lots.

Legal nonconforming lots may not be modified in any manner that increases the degree of nonconformity. Where feasible, lot modifications, such as through lot merger or lot line adjustment, are encouraged to eliminate or minimize the degree of nonconformity. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

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