Winter Park limits maximum lot coverage to 35-40% by building footprint in residential zones and total impervious surface to 60% per City Code §58-69.
R-1AA maximum building coverage: 35% of lot area. R-1A: 40%. R-2: 45%. Total impervious surface (buildings plus driveways plus patios) cannot exceed 60% of lot area in residential zones. Pervious pavers count as 50% impervious for calculation purposes. Pool deck and walkways count toward impervious total. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) caps are also enforced: R-1AA typically 0.30 FAR, R-1A 0.35 FAR. Stormwater management review required when impervious area increases by over 1,000 sq ft.
Exceeding coverage: denial of building permit, variance required. Post-construction violations: daily fines until compliance restored.
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