(a) For a period of five (5) years following the date of approval of a long plat, lots in any subdivision filed for record, regardless of whether the lots are in single and separate or contiguous ownership, may be developed for the uses and densities allowed at the time of the final plat approval. Any development regulations enacted during this five (5) year period other than use and density regulations become applicable to such a subdivision at the time of the adoption of those regulations. Parcels platted under the short plat procedure shall not be covered by the provisions of this subsection.

(b) Any nonconforming lot not subject to the exception stated in 17.30.040(2)(a), and not contiguous to other lots in the same ownership may be used for any use allowed in the zone district in which it is located, even though that lot does not meet the size, width, depth, or other dimensional requirements of that district, so long as all other applicable standards are met, or a variance from those standards is obtained. “Other applicable standards,” as used in this Paragraph, include density, building height, required yards, open space, landscaping, and off-street parking. Documenting proof of the fact that the lot existed of record at the time of the passage of this Title shall be submitted by the person claiming the benefits of this section.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the establishment of one single family house on a nonconforming lot in a residential zone district is allowed.