Commission debates lot‑coverage rules: why pools count as pervious while decks count toward coverage
Commissioners discussed how the city's lot‑coverage rules treat pools as pervious while decks are counted toward lot coverage, questioned treatment of generators and solar equipment in 'substantial improvement' calculations and considered whether unique local language on look‑back periods should be revisited.
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Commissioner Nathan asked the commission to examine how the city calculates lot coverage and compliance for new builds, saying the mayor had raised the issue. He questioned existing treatments, noting "pools are not counted in lot coverage, but decks are," and asked whether that approach should be revised given flood‑mitigation concerns.
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