Dayton, OH Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- SMF district cap
- 40% lot coverage
- EMF district cap
- 50% lot coverage
- Applies to
- single- and two-family lots
- Governing schedule
- Zoning Code § 150.310.3(B)
Summary
Dayton's zoning code caps building lot coverage for single- and two-family lots inside Multi-Family Residential districts at 40% in Suburban MF Residential and 50% in Eclectic MF Residential zones.
Schedule 150.310.3 (B) Lot Requirements for Single and Two Family Uses ... SMF Suburban MF Residential EMF Eclectic MF Residential MMF Mature MF Residential ... (3) Maximum lot coverage 40% 50%
Full Breakdown
Under Schedule 150.310.3(B) of Dayton's Zoning Code, lots used for single- and two-family dwellings within the city's Multi-Family Residential districts are capped by building footprint as a share of lot area: 40% maximum coverage in Suburban MF (SMF) Residential districts and 50% maximum coverage in Eclectic MF (EMF) Residential districts. The same schedule sets matching minimum lot size and lot width requirements the coverage cap works alongside. Site plans exceeding the applicable district's cap are not approvable as submitted.
Violations & Fines
Building beyond the coverage cap without a variance is a zoning violation; the Zoning Administrator can issue a notice of violation, deny or revoke a permit, and refer non-compliance to civil penalty or misdemeanor proceedings under the code's enforcement provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max lot coverage in Dayton's Suburban MF district?
Does the cap change by residential district?
Sources & Official References
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