(a) Enlargement of Undersized Lots

Lawfully established lots which have less than the minimum area requirements, may be maintained and may be changed by adding additional land to such lots without prejudice to the rights of the owner of such lots pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

(b) Merger of Substandard Lots

Adjacent lawfully established individual lots in common ownership, which have less than the minimum area requirements, on or after June 29, 1994, are not required to, but may be merged together by the owner. Any lawfully established lots that have been so merged or have been previously merged on the Assessor's Plats as one lot shall not be divided unless in conformance with the dimensional regulations of this Ordinance.

(c) Undersized Lots in Agricultural and Industrial Zones

Lawfully established lots which have less than the minimum area requirements, and which are located in Agricultural and Industrial zones, shall not be used for residential uses, if such residential use was not permitted at the time such lot was lawfully established.

(d) Special Use Permit for Land Nonconforming By Area

Notwithstanding the regulations for minimum lot area contained in Article 4 (Dimensional Regulations), the following uses may be made by Special Use Permit, of lots in the following zones, provided that they meet all other requirements of this Ordinance:

(1) A- I Zone - A single household dwelling may be built on a lot with up to IO% less than the minimum area required.