Boca Raton regulates lot coverage through the dimensional requirements for each zoning district under Chapter 28 (Zoning). Coverage limits include all buildings, structures, and impervious surfaces. Specific percentages vary by district.
Chapter 28 of the Boca Raton Code of Ordinances establishes lot coverage maximums through dimensional requirement tables for each residential zoning district. Lot coverage includes the footprint of all buildings, accessory structures, pools, and impervious surfaces including driveways and patios. The city requires stormwater retention for new development to ensure adequate drainage. Boca Raton's environmental protection ordinances under Chapter 20 add additional impervious surface restrictions in environmentally sensitive areas near the Intracoastal Waterway and coastal zones.
Exceeding lot coverage limits results in permit denial. Existing violations may require site modifications. Contact Zoning at 561-393-7700.
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