A.
In any district in which single-family residences are permitted,
a single-family house and customary accessory buildings and uses may
be erected as a permitted use, on any lot record in existence at the
effective date of this chapter even though the lot area and width
are less than the minimum requirements set forth herein. However,
the front, side, and rear yards shall conform to the requirements
of the district in which the lot is located.
B.
Where two or more adjacent lots with less than the required area
and width are held by one owner, the request for a zoning permit shall
be referred to the Zoning Hearing Board, which may require the owner
of said lots to resubdivide or realign the existing lots or lot line
of said nonconforming lots in such a manner so as to create a lot
or lots that conform, or conform as nearly as possible (where total
conformance is impossible), with the minimum applicable requirements
for lot dimensions and area as set forth in this chapter; provided,
however, that the Zoning Hearing Board shall not require any such
action on the part of the owner until the Board has reviewed and considered
the advisability and feasibility of compelling such action by the
owner.
No lot shall be so reduced in area so that any yard or area
requirements will be smaller than that prescribed in the regulations
for the district in which the lot is located.
All dwelling units hereafter created shall have a minimum floor
area of 800 square feet, but dwellings having more than two bedrooms
shall have 200 additional square feet for every additional bedroom.
