TL;DR
Lot coverage is the percentage of a parcel's area that zoning allows to be occupied by buildings and, in many towns, other impervious surfaces such as driveways and patios. Typical residential caps run from 25 to 50 percent, and a planned addition, detached garage, or large shed can push a property over the limit even when setbacks are met.
What it means
Lot coverage is the percentage of a parcel's area that zoning allows to be occupied by buildings and, in many towns, other impervious surfaces such as driveways and patios. Typical residential caps run from 25 to 50 percent, and a planned addition, detached garage, or large shed can push a property over the limit even when setbacks are met. Contractors confirm the figure with the zoning office before design, since exceeding it requires a variance.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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