Largo controls site bulk through maximum Impervious Surface Ratio and Floor Area Ratio standards in Chapter 5 Land Use Classifications, regulating combined building and paved coverage on every lot.
Largo regulates lot coverage through the Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) standards in Comprehensive Development Code Chapter 5 (Land Use Classifications). ISR caps the share of a lot covered by buildings, accessory structures, driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks, and any surface that prevents stormwater infiltration. ISR maximums vary by future land use category, with low-density residential typically capped at 0.55 to 0.60 and higher-density and commercial categories permitting greater ratios. Approved permeable paver systems may receive partial credit when designed for infiltration. Lots must also meet stormwater retention requirements coordinated with Pinellas County and Southwest Florida Water Management District rules.
Permit denial for projects exceeding ISR or FAR; Special Magistrate civil fines and mandatory removal of impervious surfaces installed without permit or beyond the allowed coverage ratio.
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