Sugar Land limits lot coverage in residential districts. In the HR-1 (Hill Area Residential) district, maximum lot coverage is 40%, which includes the first floor building footprint plus all enclosed accessory structures such as garages and sheds. Other zoning districts have their own coverage ratios set in the Land Development Code.
Sugar Land limits lot coverage in residential districts. In the HR-1 (Hill Area Residential) district, maximum lot coverage is 40%, which includes the first floor building footprint plus all enclosed accessory structures such as garages and sheds. Other zoning districts have their own coverage ratios set in the Land Development Code.
Violations may result in notices and fines from the City of Sugar Land. Contact Code Enforcement at 281-275-2170 for reporting.
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