§ 4.26. Non-Conforming Lots.

4.26.1 Remedies . Where two or more non-conforming lots with continuous frontage are under the same ownership or where a non-conforming lot has a continuous frontage with a larger tract under the same ownership, such lot or lots shall be combined to form one or more building sites meeting the lot requirements of the district in which they are located.

4.26.2 Dwelling on Non-Conforming Lots . A building permit may be issued for a single family dwelling on any non-conforming lot excluding sub-standard lots, provided that the remedies set forth in this section cannot be complied with and provided that the regulations of the district in which the lot is located are met.

4.26.3 Non-Conforming Uses of Land . The non-conforming use of land not involving any Principal Building or structure existing on the effective date of this ordinance may be continued for a period not more than three years, provided, however, that no such non-conforming use of land shall in any way be expanded or extended wither on the same or adjoining property.

In such non-conforming use of land or any portion thereof, discontinued or changed, any future use of such land shall be in conformity with the provisions of the ordinance.

4.26.4 Dwelling on Sub-Standard Lots . The governing authority may authorize the issuance of a building permit for a single family dwelling for a sub-standard lot only after it has been determined that remedies as set forth in the section cannot be complied with. The governing authority may also grant such variances on lot and building requirements in cases of hardship, if conditions detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare are not caused.