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ORDINANCE NO., SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 10.03 SUBI). 14 re (;arding lot coverage b^ struc ri res . The Cilv 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 e.xceed 15% of the lot area. EXCLPI ION: Regardless of lot area, every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1500 square feet of lot coverage by principal residence and garage structures. I he follow ing shall be included in calculation of lot coverage by structures: 1. All roofed structures which c.xtend more than 6' above grade level. 2. 'lennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar "open" structures when partially or fully enclo.sed by fences, railings or walls which c.xtcnd 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 pri>trusions w hieh 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 shal. not be considered lot coverage. Bav or bay windows that increase the tloor area (i.e. Iloor to ceiling) shall be considered lot coverage. 5. All but the outer 2 ’ ol root overhangs shall be included in the calculation of lot coveraue." Section 2. This Ordinance shall be published in THi; LAKLR PIONLLR newspaper and shall be effective upon approval and publication. Adopted by the City Council of the City ot Orono. Minnesota at its regular meeting held the