Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS

A nonconforming parcel that does not comply with the applicable area, depth, or width requirements of this zoning code is a legal parcel if it meets at least one of the following criteria, as documented to the satisfaction of the director:

A. Approved Subdivision. The parcel was created by a recorded subdivision;

B. Individual Parcel Legally Created by Deed. The parcel is under single ownership and was legally created by a recorded deed before the effective date of the provision which made the parcel nonconforming;

C. Variance. The parcel was approved through a variance permit, in which case the parcel shall be allowed to continue in compliance with the conditions imposed by the variance permit. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A legal nonconforming parcel shall be allowed to develop under the provisions of this zoning code and shall not be further subdivided or altered unless required by law. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A subdivision of land (i.e., lot line adjustment, final, parcel, or tentative map) shall not be approved that would increase the nonconformity of an existing parcel or any nonconforming use on the parcel. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

Nonconforming contiguous parcels held by the same owner shall be merged if one or more of the parcels does not conform to the minimum parcel size to allow use or development in compliance with Government Code Section 66451.11. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))