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  2. CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  3. Article 10.3. Nonconformities

Sec. 10.3.5. Nonconforming Lots of Record

  1. Authority to use For Single-Unit Living or Two-Unit Living
    In any district in which a single-unit living detached house or two-unit living attached house is allowed as a permitted use, notwithstanding the regulations imposed by any other provisions of this UDO, a single-unit living detached house, or tiny house, or two-unit living attached house or tiny house which complies with the restrictions of Sec. 10.3.5.B. below may be erected on a nonconforming lot that:
    1. Has less than the prescribed minimum lot area, depth, or width; and
    2. Is shown by a recorded plan or deed to have been a lot of record owned separately and individually from adjoining tracts of land at a time when the creation of a lot or tract of such area, width, and depth at such location would not have been prohibited by any building type requirement, zoning or other ordinance.
  2. Regulations for Single- Unit Living or Two-Unit Living Use of Nonconforming Lots
    A nonconforming lot authorized to be used pursuant to Sec. 10.3.5.A. above may be used for a single-unit living detached house or tiny house, or two-unit living attached house or tiny house and permitted accessory uses and structures. Construction of the single-unit living detached house or tiny house, or two-unit living attached house or tiny house shall comply with all the regulations, except lot area, depth, or width, applicable to the detached, tiny or attached house in the district in which the lot is located, unless a variance is granted pursuant to Sec. 10.2.10. 

Book traversal links for Sec. 10.3.5. Nonconforming Lots of Record

  • Sec. 10.3.4. Nonconforming Site Elements
  • Sec. 10.3.6. Special Use Permits for Nonconformities
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  • Article 10.1. Review Bodies
  • Article 10.2. Review Procedures
  • Article 10.3. Nonconformities
    • Sec. 10.3.1. In General
    • Sec. 10.3.2. Nonconforming Uses
    • Sec. 10.3.3. Nonconforming Principal Structures
    • Sec. 10.3.4. Nonconforming Site Elements
    • Sec. 10.3.5. Nonconforming Lots of Record
    • Sec. 10.3.6. Special Use Permits for Nonconformities
  • Article 10.4. Enforcement

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