Clarksville, TN Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- E-1 maximum
- 25 percent
- R-1 maximum
- 30 percent
- R-2A maximum
- 50 percent
- R-3 and R-6 maximum
- 60 percent
- What counts
- Principal and accessory structures
Summary
Clarksville caps lot coverage in all residential districts, loosening as density rises: 25 percent in E-1, 30 percent in R-1, 35 percent in R-1A, 40 percent in R-2 and 50 percent in R-2A.
Lot Coverage: That portion of the area of a lot, tract or parcel of land which is covered by principal and accessory structures.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 110 Update 2 | Zoning Ordinance: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
Section 2.2 defines lot coverage as the portion of a lot covered by principal and accessory structures, so the house, detached garage and shed all count together. Table 4.2 sets the single-family gradient at 25 percent in E-1, 30 percent in R-1, 35 percent in R-1A, 40 percent in R-2 and 50 percent in R-2A. Table 4.3 continues it: 50 percent in R-2D, 60 percent in R-3, 50 percent in R-4 and R-5, and 60 percent in R-6. Each table labels the figure maximum lot coverage for all combined uses.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations carry a civil fine of up to $50 under Section 11.9, tried in Clarksville Municipal Court. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my driveway count toward lot coverage?
Does a shed eat into the same 30 percent in R-1?
Which district gives me the most building footprint?
Sources & Official References
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