§ 74-315. Maximum lot coverage.

(a)

Impervious coverage, including, but not limited to roofs, driveways, paved walkways and paved patios, shall not exceed 12 percent of the parcel for recreational property district 1; 30 percent of the parcel for recreational property district 2; 25 percent of the parcel for recreational district 3; or ten percent of the parcel for recreational parcel district 3 when the parcel size exceeds ten acres. Swimming pools shall be considered as part of the impervious development limits of this section, but not for the purpose of stormwater requirements in section 74-87.

(b)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, should impervious coverage on any parcel in a recreational property district as of the enactment of the ordinance codified herein exceed the limits established herein, the following shall apply. In the event of a casualty loss (i.e., unintentional loss), such parcel and the improvements thereon shall be deemed conforming for all purposes, including maintenance and reconstruction of improvements in the event of damage, as long as the amount of impervious surface is not increased. In the event of demolition, damage, or destruction to improvements with impervious coverage exceeding the limits above, resulting from the intentional act of the property owner or his agents reconstruction shall be subject to this section and to the provisions relating to nonconformity set forth in article VII.

(c)

Natural terrain shall be maintained to the extent possible with minimum disturbance to maritime forest and shrubs and impact to adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 2013-12, pt. IV, 9-12-2013; Ord. No. 2016-16, Art. V, b., 12-7-2016)