§ 23.04.040. Minimum Site Area.

Minimum site area is the smallest existing lot size for which a building permit will be issued. Sections 23.04.040 through 23.04.048 set minimum site area standards for the use of existing lots. These standards are not to be used to determine the required parcel size for new land divisions, which are instead subject to Sections 23.04.020 et seq. (Parcel Size). Any legally created lot may be used for any use where designated as an "A" use by Table O, Part I of the Land Use Element, regardless of whether the lot satisfies the minimum parcel size standards for new lots set by Sections 23.04.020 et seq. (Parcel Size), provided that:

a.

The existing lot proposed for use is not smaller than the minimum site area required for the proposed use by Section 23.04.044 (Required Area), or Chapter 23.08 (Special Uses), or by the planning area standards of the Land Use Element (Part II).

b.

The lot is of sufficient size to satisfy all applicable requirements of Sections 23.04.060 et seq. of this chapter, without the need for a variance based upon inadequate parcel size.

c.

The proposed use is authorized by the appropriate land use permit as determined by Chapters 23.03 or 23.08 of this title, or planning area standard of the Land Use Element.