(a) The maximum building ground coverage of a single-family dwelling shall be 5,500 square feet, provided, however, that on lots in excess of five (5) acres the building ground coverage may be increased in accordance with the following schedule:
Lot Area | Building Ground Coverage Increase |
5 acres to 10 acres | 500 square feet for each acre in excess of 5 acres |
10 acres to 20 acres | 300 square feet for each acre in excess of 10 acres |
20 acres to 40 acres | 200 square feet for each acre in excess of 20 acres |
more than 40 acres | 150 square feet for each acre in excess of 40 acres |
Fractional calculations of acreage in excess of five acres shall be prorated to determine the maximum allowable building ground coverage.
(b) No part of the lot within the right of way of a public or private highway, street, road or access easement may be used to determine the available building ground coverage under subsection (a) hereof.
(c) The required lot size to dwelling unit ratio shall be applicable to new construction, including additions to existing buildings, for which a building permit has not been issued.
(Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-15-23.)