Monroe County town zoning limits impervious coverage. Rochester Ch. 120 R-1 typically 40% building coverage. Brighton and Pittsford 30 to 35% in low-density zones. Stormwater plan required at thresholds.
Lot coverage limits vary by Monroe County town zoning. Rochester Zoning Chapter 120 R-1 typically caps primary structure coverage at 40% of lot area. Brighton and Pittsford R-1 zones often cap at 30 to 35% structure coverage. Impervious surface limits (including driveways, patios, pool decks) are typically higher, around 50 to 65% of lot. Projects exceeding 1 acre of land disturbance or creating over 1 acre of impervious area trigger NY DEC SPDES General Permit GP-0-20-001 stormwater pollution prevention plan. Monroe County towns require on-site stormwater management for smaller projects. Permeable pavers may receive partial credit in some zoning codes.
Exceeding coverage: town code violation $200 to $1,000 plus removal of impervious surface. SPDES non-compliance: NY DEC fines up to $37,500 per day.
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