New Port Richey, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- R-4 impervious surface cap
- 70 percent of lot
- MF-10 coverage, 1 story
- 40 percent max
- MF-10 coverage, 3 stories
- 25 percent max
Summary
New Port Richey caps impervious surface at 70 percent of the lot in the R-4 Coastal Cottage district, while multi-family MF-10 buildings are limited to 40, 30, or 25 percent lot coverage depending on story count.
Impervious surface ratio No more than seventy (70) percent of the lot shall be covered with paving or other types of impervious surfaces, including structures.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
The Land Development Code sets lot-coverage ceilings that vary by New Port Richey zoning district. In the R-4 Coastal Cottage Residential District (§ 7.03.10.03(7)), no more than 70 percent of the lot may be covered by paving or other impervious surfaces, including structures. In the MF-10 multi-family district (§ 7.04.02), building coverage is capped at 40 percent for one-story buildings, 30 percent for two stories, and 25 percent for three-story buildings, with variance review required above that.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the applicable coverage cap blocks site plan and building permit approval by the city's development department; existing over-coverage can be cited as a code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Port Richey's lot coverage limit the same citywide?
What counts as impervious surface under the R-4 rule?
Sources & Official References
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