Ordinance 2720-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

A. Substandard Lots—Merger Clause. The following applies only to lots in the R-S zone existing prior to March 20, 1962, and to lots in the R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zones existing prior to December 1, 1956: 1. Any lot which does not meet the minimum lot area or width requirements of the zone in which it is located, and which was conveyed and held as a separate lot in separate ownership as of the above dates and has not been subsequently merged with contiguous lots in accordance with subdivision 2 or 3 of this subsection is a substandard lot. is hereby amended to read as follows: A. Substandard Lots —Merger Clause. The following applies only to lots in the R-S zone existing prior to March 20, 1962, and to lots in the R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zones existing prior to December 1, 1956: 1. Any lot which does not meet the minimum lot area, width, depth or frontage requirements of the zone in which it is located, and which was conveyed and held as a separate lot in separate ownership as of the above dates and has not been subsequently merged with contiguous lots in accordance with subdivision 2 or 3 of this subsection is a substandard lot. Section 7: Section38.080.B of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended by Section 27 of Ordinance No. 1729-90; Section 6 of Ordinance No. 1793-91; Sections 44, 45 and 46 of Ordinance No. 1849-92; and Section 61 of Ordinance No. 2538-01 (EMC 19.38.080.B), which reads as follows B. Nonconforming Lot Certification. Lots which qualify as substandard lots, as provided by subsection 38.080A1 must be certified as a nonconforming lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. In order to be certified as a legal lot for building purposes, the applicant shall provide sufficient information to verify that the lot was legally created and that all applicable city zoning code requirements in effect at the time the lot was created were met, or that the lot was created prior to annexation to the city and met the minimum zoning code requirements of Snohomish County at the time the lot was established. Is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Nonconforming Lot Certification. Lots which qualify as substandard lots, as provided by subsection 38.080A1 must be certified as a nonconforming lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. In order to be certified as a legal lot for building purposes, the applicant shall provide sufficient information to verify that the lot was legally created and that all applicable city zoning code requirements in effect at the time the lot was created were met, or that the lot was created prior to annexation to the city and met the minimum zoning code requirements of Snohomish County at the time the lot was established. Certification as a nonconforming lot shall not be construed as a representation or guarantee that the City can issue a building permit for the subject property. All applicable