Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-024-2008    Draft No. 2
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 11/5/2008
Introduced Date 9/30/2008 Public Hearing Date
Effective date: 12/22/2008    
Title: An Ordinance amending the lot coverage requirement in the R-R Zone under certain circumstances.
Proposers/Sponsors: Ingrid M. Turner
Code sections: 27-442 -
Attachments: 1. ACTION SUMMARY S2008024, 2. B2008024.pdf
Contact: Jackie Brown Director PZED Committee
Title An Ordinance amending the lot coverage requirement in the R-R Zone under certain circumstances. Background The allowable lot coverage in the R-R Zone is 25% which is more restrictive than in the R-80 and R-55 Zones where the maximum lot coverage is 30%. The 25% limitation in the R-R Zone can be problematic on smaller-sized lots when homeowners desire to expand their dwelling units. The yard setback regulations for the three zones (R-R, R-80, and R-55) are the same, and this legislation amends the Zoning Ordinance to provide consistency in the lot coverage for these zones by increasing the maximum coverage from 25% to 30% in the R-R Zone if the lots contain 15,000 square feet or less.