13.15.070 Lots of record.
In any use environment in which single-family dwellings are permitted, notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this title, a single-family dwelling may be erected on any single lot of record except lots wholly covered by water.
A. A lot of record is defined by utilizing the following criteria:
1. A lot created via the subdivision process of Chapter 58.17 RCW;
2. A lot which has a conveyance of record prior to November 5, 1951;
3. Any lot which was a legal lot under the regulations or standards of King or Snohomish County prior to annexation or incorporation into the city of Bothell; and
4. Any legal lot of record.
B. The proponent or applicant for any permit application involving a lot of record shall be required to provide information and documentation demonstrating consistency with this section.
C. Variance of area width and yard setback requirements shall be obtained only through the variance process as outlined in Chapter 13.17 BMC, Administration, Permits, and Enforcement. (Ord. 2112 § 3 (Exh. C), 2013).