Erie County has no countywide lot-coverage or impervious-surface limit. Maximum building and lot coverage is set by your city, town, or village zoning code and varies by district. Check your municipality.
Lot coverage, the share of a parcel that buildings or impervious surfaces may occupy, is a municipal zoning standard in Erie County, not a county one. Your town, village, or the City of Buffalo sets maximum coverage percentages that differ by zoning district, often stricter in low-density residential districts and looser in commercial ones. Some municipalities regulate building coverage separately from total impervious coverage, which can affect driveways, patios, and pools. Erie County has no countywide zoning ordinance and only supports municipal boards. To find your limit, identify your zoning district in your municipal code and read its coverage or bulk standard, or contact your local building department.
Coverage violations are enforced by the municipal zoning department through permit denial, fines, and orders to reduce coverage. Erie County has no enforcement role.
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