Maximum lot coverage in West Palm Beach single-family zones is 35 to 40 percent for principal structures. Total impervious coverage including driveways and patios capped at 60 percent in most residential districts.
SF14: 35 percent building coverage, 60 percent impervious. SF7: 40 percent building coverage. Pervious paver credits available - some pervious surfaces count as 50 percent impervious. Coverage limits help with stormwater management mandated by South Florida Water Management District. Pool decks count toward impervious limits unless pervious.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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