§ 22-495. Impervious surface coverage.

(a)

Generally. Impervious surface on a development site shall not exceed the ratios provided in the table in subsection (d) of this section.

(b)

Ratio calculation. The impervious surface ratio is calculated by dividing the total impervious surface by the gross site area.

(c)

Alternative paving materials. If porous paving materials are used in accordance with standards approved by the Town of Baldwin, then the area covered with porous paving materials shall not be counted as impervious surface.

(d)

Table of maximum impervious surface ratios.

Land Use District	Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio
Low Density Residential	.50
Medium-Low Density Residential	.50
Medium Density Residential	.50
Commercial In-Town	.50
Commercial	.70
Light Industrial	.70
Industrial	.70
Mixed Use	.60
Governmental/Institutional	.70
Recreational	.70

 

The maximum impervious surface ratio is given for each district, regardless of the type of use proposed and allowable pursuant to article V of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 6.01.05), 7-9-13)