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a. A roofline may be changed but the roof may not be extended over unroofed <br /> portions of the structure. <br /> b. An additional story may be added over roofed portions of a structure. <br /> c. An open or screened porch may be converted into a two or three season porch <br /> or year round living space(including replacing a post foundation with a perimeter <br /> foundation) provided hardcover is not increased. <br /> (3) This section is independent of lot coverage regulations in the city Code.Accordingly, a <br /> property must conform to both hardcover and lot coverage regulations. <br /> Sec. 78-1403. Lot coverage. _ <br /> In all zoning districts, for all lots of 0--1.99 acres in total area, the total combined footprint areas of <br /> all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of the lot area. Exception: Regardless <br /> of lot area, every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1,500 square feet of lot coverage by principal <br /> residence and garage structures. The following shall be included in calculation of lot coverage by <br /> structures: <br /> (1) All roofed structures more than six feet above grade IeveL <br /> (2) Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar open structures when partially or fully <br /> enclosed by fences, railings or walls which extend more than six feet abov,e grade level <br /> (If any portion of such structures extends more than six feet above grade level, the entire <br /> structure shall count toward lot coverage). <br /> (3) Building protrusions which are more than six feet above grade, including the building <br /> footprint, and the vertical projection of any parts of the building more than six feet above <br /> grade. <br /> (4) Bays or bay windows that increase the floor area (i.e., floor to ceiling) shall be considered <br /> lot coverage. Bays or bay windows that act solely as a window shall not be considered lot <br /> coverage. <br /> (5) All but the outer two feet of roof overhangs shall be included in the calculation of lot <br /> coverage. � <br /> Sec. 78-1435. Location. � <br /> Except as may be specifically provided, no detached garage or other accessory building shall be <br /> located nearer to the front or street lot line than the principal building on that lot. Detached garages or <br /> other accessory buildings on lots which have frontage on a lake may be located between the rear yards of <br /> such lots and the principal building only if setback requirements of section 78-305(b), section 78-330(b) <br /> and section 78-350(b) are met. Detached garages on lots that have frontage on a lake may be located ten <br /> feet from the street or rear lot line when doors face away from the street and an adequate vehicle <br /> turnaround is provided on the site. This section shall not apply to lakeshore lots that are divided by streets <br /> or private roads or are corner lots. <br /> Sec. 78-1438. Crowding principal building. <br /> No accessory building or structure, unless an integral part of the principal building, shall be erected; <br /> altered or moved within ten feet of the principal building, nor within ten feet of another accessory <br /> structure. <br />