76-572. Nonconforming lots.

Any lot which was of record at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived that does not meet the requirements of this chapter for lot width and depth and available space for yards, may be utilized, provided the width and area and available open space for yards is not less than 66 2/3% of that required by the terms of this chapter. Vacant lots having in the aggregate a continuous frontage of 100 feet or more shall not be subject to this exception if equal to one or more conforming lots for the district in which they are located. The purpose of this provision is to permit utilization of recorded lots which lack adequate width or depth as long as reasonable living standards can be provided.