A record lot existing prior to the effective date of this title that does not conform with the lot dimension and lot area requirements of the zone in which it is located may be considered a conforming lot for the purposes of building permits and uses provided any building or structure thereon shall meet the development standards of the relevant zone and provided the non-conformity shall not be increased.
The minimum lot area and lot width requirements for the creation of new residential subdivisions are located in Subtitle D, Chapter 2 and Subtitle E, Chapter 2.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-C301