Calculating Building and Lot Coverage Percentages
Calculating Building and Lot Coverage Percentages
Definitions
Building coverage ? The percentage of the lot area that is covered by building area, which includes the total horizontal area when viewed in plan.
Impervious cover ? Any structure, surface or improvement that reduces and/or prevents absorption of storm water into land. Porous paving, paver blocks, gravel, crushed stone, crushed shell, elevated structures (including boardwalks), and other similar structures, surfaces or improvements are considered impervious cover. Grass, lawns or any other vegetation are not considered impervious cover.
lot coverage - The percentage of lot area that is covered by impervious cover.
Example
Property Description: Lot Dimension 100'X100'
Lot Area 10,000 square feet
How to Calculate Building Coverage Percentage
Structure
Dimension
Square Footage
House
30'X60'
1,800 square feet
Garage
10'X12'
120 square feet
Shed
10'X10'
100 square feet
Deck
14'X30'
420 square feet
Total Building Coverage
2,440 square feet
Building Coverage Percentage
(Total Building Coverage) / (Lot Area) X (100%)=24.4%
How to Calculate Lot Coverage Percentage
Structure
Dimension
Square Footage
Pool
20'X40'
800 square feet
Crushed Stone Garden
1,400 square feet
Side Walks
288 square feet
Driveway
300 square feet
Building Coverage
2,440 square feet
Total Lot Coverage
5,228 square feet
Lot Coverage Percentage
(Total Lot Coverage) / (Lot Area) X (100%)=52.3%
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