Town of Washington Zoning Regulations Version: 12/25/06
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SECTION 11 - DENSITY, LOT SIZE, AND OTHER DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
11.5† Maximum Lot Coverage.
11.5.1 See Section 21.1.37 for the definition of lot coverage. In residential districts, the maximum land coverage for all buildings and structures (principal and accessory uses) including paved, impervious, or traveled surfaces shall not exceed:
a. 15 percent of the total land area for lots less than 2 acres,
b. 0.3 acres for lots between 2 acres and 3 acres, and
c. 10 percent for lots 3 acres and larger.
11.5.2‡ In business districts, the maximum land coverage for all buildings and structures (principal and accessory uses) including paved, impervious, or traveled surfaces shall not exceed 25 percent of the total lot area unless otherwise specified in the regulations pertaining to the particular district.
† Revision to 11.5.1 effective 3/21/2000; revisions 11.5.1, 11.5.2 (previously 11.4.1, 11.4.2) effective 3/15/96; revision to Section 11.5.2 effective 11/10/01; revision to Section 11.5.1 effective 4/22/02; revision to Section 11.5.2 effective 4/22/02; Revision 11.5.1.c, 50 ft. front yard setback, effective 6/20/99; deletion 11.5.4, 75 ft. setback from center of road, effective 6/20/99
‡ Section 11.5.2 revised 8/16/06
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SECTION 21 - DEFINITIONS
21.1.37. Lot Coverage*. Lot coverage is the percentage of the lot, which is covered by structures including (but not limited to) buildings, swimming pools, swimming pool equipment, decks, porches, patios, sports courts, chimneys, air conditioning equipment, generators, utility meters, transformers, above ground propane tanks, and most man made impervious surfaces. Driveways, parking areas, and parking lots are included in the lot coverage calculation whether or not they are paved. Pedestrian walkways are included unless they are made of pervious materials such as gravel, pea stone, or randomly spaced stones set in grass. Freestanding walls are not included unless they are contiguous with or integral to a structure whose area is included in lot coverage calculations. The ground directly beneath roof overhangs, eaves, cornices, and gutters and leaders is not included in the lot coverage calculation if these projections extend less than 24 inches from the structure. Small items such as mailboxes, bird feeders, flagpoles, and brick or stone garden borders are not included. Swing sets and other outdoor play equipment are not included unless they stand on manmade impervious bases that cover more than four square feet. Statues, fountains, sundials, and similar structures are not included unless they or their bases cover more than four square feet.
* Addition of Lot Coverage effective 11/17/03