Lot coverage limits in Rensselaer County towns typically 20-35 percent for suburban residential, 15-25 percent for rural residential, and 50-70 percent for urban Troy lots.
Lot coverage (building footprint percentage) varies by zone. Troy R-2 residential: 35-40 percent. East Greenbush R-20: 25 percent. Brunswick R-A rural agricultural: 15-20 percent. Some towns also regulate impervious surface coverage (building plus driveway plus patio) for stormwater purposes. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Exceeding coverage: denial of building permit. Post-construction violations: $250-$1,000 plus required removal.
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