[Added 4-9-1985 by L.L. No. 7-1985]
Excessive coverage of lots with structures and
impervious surfaces can limit adequate light and air; cause overcrowding
of land; lead to drainage and flooding problems as a result of reduction
in the land's water absorption ability; affect the character of the
community; and have an adverse impact on neighborhood aesthetics.
The following lot area coverage restrictions are designed to limit
the above adverse effects in Residence A Districts and to promote
the health, safety and the general welfare of the community.
[Amended 1-10-2023 by L.L. No. 1-2023]
The words and phrases indicated below have the following meanings
when used in this article:
Defined in § 310-2.
Man-made or -assembled surfaces which block the absorption of
water by the ground and have a runoff curve number pursuant to the
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service,
Engineering Division, standards as stated in Technical Release No.
55, dated January 1975, as follows:
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Soil Class
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Runoff Curve Number
|
|---|---|
|
Class A
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77 and greater
|
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Class B
|
86 and greater
|
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Class C
|
90 and greater
|
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Class D
|
92 and greater
|
Impervious surfaces include paved driveways, paved patios and
other such facilities.
The percentage of the area of a lot, as defined in § 310-14, which may be covered by structures, buildings and impervious surfaces.
Defined in § 310-2 of this chapter, and such definition includes underground structures, swimming pools, tennis courts and other such facilities.
The permitted coverage ratios for residential
uses in any Residence A Districts shall be as follows:
|
Lot Area
|
Maximum Coverage Permitted for All Structures
and Imper- vious Surfaces on the Lot
|
Maximum Coverage Permitted for All Buildings
on the Lot
|
|---|---|---|
|
More than 1 acre
|
13,100 square feet, plus 10% of lot area in
excess of 1 acre
|
4,642 square feet, plus 4% of lot area in excess
of 1 acre
|
|
20,001 square feet to 1 acre
|
6,000 square feet, plus 30% of lot area in excess
of 20,000 square feet
|
3,700 square feet, plus 4% of lot area in excess
of 20,000 square feet
|
|
15,001 to 20,000 square feet
|
5,250 square feet, plus 15% of lot area in excess
of 15,000 square feet
|
3,100 square feet, plus 12% of lot area in excess
of 15,000 square feet
|
|
10,001 to 15,000 square feet
|
4,000 square feet, plus 25% of lot area in excess
of 10,000 square feet
|
2,500 square feet, plus 12% of lot area in excess
of 10,000 square feet
|
|
7,501 to 10,000 square feet
|
3,000 square feet, plus 40% of lot area in excess
of 7,500 square feet
|
2,100 square feet, plus 16% of lot area in excess
of 7,500 square feet
|
|
5,001 to 7,500 square feet
|
2,250 square feet, plus 30% of lot area in excess
of 5,000 square feet
|
1,500 square feet, plus 24% of lot area in excess
of 5,000 square feet
|
|
Up to 5,000 square feet
|
45%
|
30%
|
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 14 of this local law
provided as follows: "This local law shall not prevent the issuance
of a permit for any new building, building addition or alteration
in compliance with the laws in effect prior to the effective date
hereof for which a complete application was submitted prior to such
date." (This local law became effective April 4, 1991.)
[Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 3-12-1991 by L.L. No.
1-1991[1]; 2-28-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
On any lot in a freshwater wetlands controlled area, as defined in Chapter 171, Freshwater Wetlands, of the Code of the Village of Scarsdale, the maximum coverage ratio permitted for residential purposes in any Residence A Districts shall be as follows:
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Lot Area
|
Maximum Coverage Permitted for All Structures and Impervious
Surfaces on the Lot
|
|---|---|
|
More than 1 acre
|
8,750 square feet, plus 6.7% of lot area in excess of 43,560
square feet
|
|
20,001 square feet to 1 acre
|
4,000 square feet, plus 20% of lot area in excess of 20,000
square feet
|
|
15,001 to 20,000 square feet
|
3,500 square feet, plus 10% of lot area in excess of 15,000
square feet
|
|
10,001 to 15,000 square feet
|
2,670 square feet, plus 16.7% of lot area in excess of 10,000
square feet
|
|
7,501 to 10,000 square feet
|
2,250 square feet, plus 16.7% of lot area in excess of 7,500
square feet
|
|
5,001 to 7,500 square feet
|
30%
|
|
Up to 5,000 square feet
|
30%
|
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 14 of this local law
provided as follows:
"This local law shall not prevent the issuance
of a permit for any new building, building addition or alteration
in compliance with the laws in effect prior to the effective date
hereof for which a complete application was submitted prior to such
date." (This local law became effective April 4, 1991.)
