Maximum lot coverage in Broome County residential zones typically 25-35 percent for single-family districts. Impervious surface ratios may apply near streams and wetlands under local stormwater laws.
Lot coverage is set by town/city zoning rather than the county. Binghamton Zoning (Code Ch. 410) sets R-1 at 30% building coverage; R-2 at 35%. Town of Vestal allows 25-30% in most residential districts. Town of Union caps R-A districts at 25%. Impervious surface (buildings + driveways + patios) typically capped at 50-60% total. Properties in NY DEC regulated wetland buffers (100 ft) or FEMA floodplains near the Susquehanna and Chenango face stricter coverage to control runoff. Variances require ZBA review under NY Town Law §267-b.
Building without variance: stop-work order plus $250-$1,000/day under NY Town Law §268 and local code. Removal of unpermitted impervious surface at owner expense.
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