Fort Wayne UDO limits lot coverage in R1 to 30 percent of lot area; R2 to 35 percent; R3 to 45 percent. Coverage includes all buildings and impermeable surfaces. Multi-family districts allow 50-70 percent coverage. Stormwater fees apply to impervious area citywide.
Lot coverage under UDO Chapter 157 measures the percentage of a lot occupied by principal and accessory structures plus impermeable surfaces (driveways, patios, walkways). R1 single-family: 30 percent maximum. R2: 35 percent. R3 urban: 45 percent. MF multi-family ranges 50-70 percent. Open space requirements (minimum 30 percent landscaped area in R1) operate alongside coverage caps. Fort Wayne also imposes a Stormwater Utility fee on every developed parcel based on impervious surface area (Equivalent Residential Unit of 3,185 sq ft, approximately 5.25 dollars monthly per ERU). Pervious pavers, green roofs, and rain gardens can reduce the fee through the stormwater credit program.
Over-coverage: variance required or removal of excess structure. Stop-work order likely. Stormwater miscalculation: fee adjustment.
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