Tarpon Springs limits the maximum building footprint, impervious surface, and floor area ratio by zoning district under Article II. Most single-family districts cap building coverage at 30 to 40 percent of lot area, with additional impervious-surface limits.
Lot coverage in Tarpon Springs is controlled through Article II (District Regulations) of the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code. Each district sets maximum building coverage percentages, total impervious surface ratios, and in some districts a floor area ratio (FAR). Single-family residential districts typically cap principal building coverage at around 30 to 40 percent of lot area, with total impervious surface (including driveways and patios) typically limited to 50 to 60 percent. Stormwater management requirements apply when impervious thresholds are exceeded. Variances require Board of Adjustment approval under Article XII Section 215.02.
Construction exceeding lot coverage triggers permit denial, stop-work orders, and required reduction or removal of impervious surfaces.
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