Duarte Municipal Code Ch. 19.92 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 such nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot. However, any property proposed for development with multi-family dwellings shall be fully conforming as to lot area and lot width.

Legal nonconforming lots may not be modified in any manner that increases the degree of nonconformity. Where feasible, parcel modifications (through lot merger or lot line adjustment) are encouraged to eliminate or minimize the degree of nonconformity.