Sec. 32.06. - Building sites, areas and easements.

(a)

Any lot or parcel of land in one ownership having an area sufficient for more than one dwelling may be used and a building permit may be issued for such use, provided the owner thereof who changes or intends to change any existing lot line or lines or to establish new lot lines files with the city planning commission a record of survey map showing the proposed lot lines and the lots and building sites to be established in conformity with the regulations of the city.

(b)

A detached garage or accessory building not exceeding one story in height and without living quarters may occupy not more than fifty percent of the area of a required rear yard, and a garage or accessory building that is not attached to and made a part of the main building shall not be closer than five feet clear distance to the main building nor closer than five feet to the rear property line or side property line.

(c)

In the case of a corner lot abutting upon two streets, no detached accessory building shall be erected, altered or moved so as to occupy any part of the front half of such lot.

(d)

Any lot of record existing prior to March 4, 1972 may only be developed by first obtaining a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance from the city planning director. The development of said lot shall comply with all other applicable zoning regulations of the City of Colusa.

(e)

In any cluster lot design subdivision in which open space has been provided and a tentative map has been approved by the city, such lots shall be deemed to be in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.