Seminole limits the percentage of a lot covered by buildings and impervious surfaces. Most single-family districts cap building coverage near 30-40 percent with additional limits on total impervious area for stormwater compliance.
Lot coverage in the City of Seminole is set in Chapter 70 zoning district tables and Chapter 58 development standards. Single-family districts typically allow 30 to 40 percent of the lot to be covered by principal and accessory buildings. Total impervious surface, which includes driveways, walkways, patios, and pool decks, is often capped between 50 and 60 percent depending on the district and stormwater requirements. Higher-intensity commercial districts allow greater coverage with required landscaping and on-site retention. Tree protection under Chapter 62 may further limit clearing. New construction and major additions must show coverage calculations on the site plan.
Exceeding coverage limits causes permit denial, stop-work orders during construction, and may require removal of impervious area such as patios or driveway extensions.
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