§ 27-238. Maximum lot coverage.

(a)

The impervious surface on any lot, or parcel of land, shall not exceed the maximum area as provided for below, and for purposes of calculation, shall include all impervious areas, such as pool areas, hot tubs, and driveways:

(1)

R-1 district: Fifty (50) percent of gross site area.

(2)

R-2 district: Fifty (50) percent of gross site area.

(3)

R-3 district: Fifty (50) percent of gross site area.

(4)

R-4 district: Fifty (50) percent of gross site area.

(5)

R-5 district: For apartment complexes, thirty-five (35) percent of gross site area. For single-family dwellings, fifty (50) percent of gross site area.

(6)

C-1 district: Sixty (60) percent of gross site area unless otherwise specified in the Table 27-229-1.

(7)

C-2 district: Seventy (70) percent of gross site area unless otherwise specified in the Table 27-229-1.

(8)

C-3 district: Seventy-five (75) percent of gross site area unless otherwise specified in the Table 27-229-1.

(9)

CBD district: Eighty-five (85) percent of gross site area.

(10)

Conservation district: Twenty-five (25) percent of gross site area.

(b)

Semi-pervious surfaces, pavers, and engineered water detention systems are encouraged in all zoning districts and shall be credited with a percentage of the covered area, as determined by the building official or licensed professional engineer, using area and volume calculations. The techniques or systems used for a credited area must be installed for long-term effect.

If the applicant desires to increase the impervious area beyond the percent coverage prescribed in this section, drainage runoff calculations shall be provide that indicate no increase in runoff between the pre-construction and post-construction condition. This calculation shall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, registered in the State of Florida.

(c)

Additionally, all stormwater management requirements of the St. Johns River Water Management District shall be met.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 2006-13, § 3, 7-10-06)