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Hardcover Calculations <br />July 22, 1988 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />A) Roofs of buildings, except that overhangs of lh' or less and <br />located 10' or more above ground are normally not included. <br />B) Decks, even if they have open spaces between the decking <br />boards. <br />C) Driveways, regardless of whether they are paved or gravel. <br />Gravel driveways which are driven on are considered to be <br />hardcover due to the compaction created by traffic over them. <br />D) Sidewalks and patios, except when they are comprised of <br />extremely permeable materials and not underlain by plastic or <br />other hard surface. <br />E) Decorative landscape beds of rock, wood chips, etc. that are <br />underlain by plastic sheeting. Where the plastic sheeting <br />appears questionable, include the area as hardcover with a <br />notation regarding its status. <br />F) The tops of retaining walls and rock walls. <br />G) Any other surface that does not allow direct absorbtion of <br />rain fall into the ground. <br />6. Because many variance applications involve the removal of existing <br />hardcover items in exchange for adding new hardcover, a listing, of <br />individual hardcover items is helpful to the City Council in their <br />determination. <br />Any questions regarding Orono's hardcover ordinance should be directed <br />to Jeanne Mabusth or myself at 473-7357. <br />Attachments - Zoning Code Section 10.22 <br />Hardcover Calculation Worksheet <br />