Orland Park's Land Development Code limits the percentage of a lot that may be covered by buildings and impervious surfaces. Single-family residential lot coverage typically caps at 30-35%, with separate impervious-surface limits to manage stormwater.
Lot coverage in Orland Park is regulated through the Land Development Code with two key metrics: building coverage (footprint of all enclosed structures) and impervious surface coverage (buildings plus driveways, patios, sport courts, and pool decks). R-1 and R-2 zones typically limit building coverage to 25-30% and total impervious surface to 40-50%. R-3 and R-4 districts allow higher coverage on smaller lots. Pools, hot tubs, and decks count toward impervious calculations. Detention requirements may be triggered when impervious area exceeds threshold values, particularly for additions or new patios. The village stormwater code aligns with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) requirements. HOA covenants frequently impose stricter coverage limits than the LDC.
Exceeding lot coverage: permit denial, required removal of non-conforming features, stormwater detention retrofits at owner expense, daily fines $250-$1,000.
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