Single-family residential lots in Saint Michael are subject to maximum lot-coverage and impervious-surface standards in Chapter 155, generally capping building footprint at 30-40% of lot area and total impervious surface at 50%. Shoreland districts are stricter under Sec. 155.344.
Chapter 155 sets bulk standards per district. The Sec. 155.120 lot-requirements table includes lot coverage percentages by district. Shoreland and wetland-buffer overlays under Sec. 155.344 reduce allowed impervious surface (typically 25% within the shoreland overlay) and require larger wetland buffer strips. Driveways, patios, sheds, and pools count as impervious surface; some pervious paver systems may qualify for a coverage reduction at the city's discretion. New developments must show stormwater compliance per the city's Surface Water Management chapter.
Exceeding coverage or impervious-surface limits is a zoning misdemeanor under Sec. 10.99 — up to $1,000 / 90 days. The city may require removal of excess hardscape.
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