23.40.004

A. No minimum lot area, yard, setback, modulation, open space, landscaping, access, screening or other element of development existing on or after July 24, 1957, shall be reduced in area, number or dimension below the minimum development standard required by this Land Use Code, nor shall any existing lot area, yard, setback, modulation, open space, landscaping, access, screening or other element of development less than the minimum required by this Land Use Code be further reduced, except as specifically provided in this Code. B. Legally established parking spaces or loading areas existing on or after July 24, 1957 that became required as accessory to a principal use on or after July 24, 1957, may not be eliminated unless at least an equal number of spaces serving the use for which they are required and meeting the requirements of this Code are provided. C. No minimum lot area, yard, setback, open space, landscaping, access, screening or other element of a development used to meet a development standard for one (1) use or structure may be used to meet the development standards of another use or structure except as specifically provided in this Code. (Ord. 111390 § 3, 1983: Ord. 110669 § 7, 1982.)