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ORDINANCE NO., SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 10.03 SUBD. 14 REGARDING LOT COVERAGE BY STRUCTURES. The City Council of Orono ordains as follows: Section 1. Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 14, Item C "Lot Coverage" is hereby deleted and the following language submitted in its place: "C. Lot Coverage. In all zoning district, for all lots of 0*1.99 acres in total area, the total combined footprint areas of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15% of the lot area. EXCEPTION: Regardless of lot area, eveiy developed lot shall be allowed at least 1500 square feet of lot coverage by principal residence and garage .structures. The following shall be included in calculation of lot coverage by structures: I. All roofed structures which extend more than 6* above grade level. 2. Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar "open" strucnnes when partially or fully enclosed by fences, railings or walls which extend more than 6' above grade level (if any portion of such structures extends more than 6' above grade level, the entire structure shall count toward lot coverage). 3. Building protrusions which are more than 6' above grade, including the building footprint, and the vertical projection of any parts of the building more than 6' above grade. 4. Bays or bay windows that act as a window shall not be considered lot coverage. Bay or bay windows that increase the floor area (i.e. floor to ceiling) shall be considered lot coverage. 5. All but the outer 2 ’ of roof overhangs shall be included in the calculation of lot coverage." Section 2. This Ordinance shall be published in THE LAKER/PIONEER newspaper and shall be effective upon approval and publication. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at its regular meeting held the