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Planning board approves zoning text amendment setting impervious-surface limits and driveway standards
Summary
The planning board unanimously approved ZTA-2503, a city text amendment that clarifies pervious/impervious definitions, sets maximum impervious-surface percentages by residential zoning district, limits driveway width to 30 feet (with drainage certification exceptions) and requires at least one front-yard tree.
The planning board unanimously approved ZTA case ZTA-2503, a city-initiated zoning text amendment that establishes new definitions and limits for pervious and impervious surfaces, sets driveway standards and front-yard tree requirements, and incorporates a state statutory exemption for synthetic turf pending Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) standards.
Linda Louise, the city’s zoning administrator, presented the amendment and told the board the change is intended "to ensure predictability for homeowners" by clarifying definitions and codifying standards for pervious and impervious surfaces, driveways and related drainage requirements. She said staff’s analysis shows the proposed maximum impervious percentages are consistent with current observed conditions and do not impose greater restrictions than current practice.
The amendment replaces the term "lot coverage" with "building coverage" for clarity and…
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