Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-2. ZONING. |
SubChapter C. USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. |
Article 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS. |
Division 1. Residential Districts. |
§ 25-2-556. ADDITIONAL IMPERVIOUS COVER IN SINGLE-FAMILY STANDARD LOT (SF-2) AND FAMILY RESIDENCE (SF-3) DISTRICTS.
(A)
In a single-family standard lot (SF-2) or family residence (SF-3) district, the building official may approve impervious cover of up to 55 percent on a lot after determining that the requirements of this section are satisfied.
(B)
The principal use of the lot must be a residential use.
(C)
The lot must be included in a plat that was recorded before January 2, 1989.
(D)
The lot must adjoin open space, including a golf course or regional park, and the open space:
(1)
must not contain a significant amount of impervious cover;
(2)
must not be likely to be developed with a significant amount of impervious cover;
(3)
must contain at least twice the area of the adjacent lots; and
(4)
must not be separated from the lot by an impervious barrier, including street pavement or a paved plaza.
(E)
A variance from a required building setback on the lot must not have been granted or requested, and the owner of the lot must agree not to request a variance from a required building setback.
(F)
A development intensity transfer affecting the open space must not have been granted.
Source: Sections 13-2-634(b) and 635(d); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.