08-15-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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. t � � • � (1) Overhangs: a. Where an overhang is supported by a post, the area under the overhang to the outer edge of the post shall be considered as hardcover. � b. All but the outer two feet of an unsupported overhang ten feet or more off the ground shall be considered hardcover. The following drawings are included for iliustrative purposes: [Drawing 1]. (2) Decks: Hardcover may be added under a deck attached to a principal structure if the deck is conforming or legal nonconforming and the added hardcover is otherwise permitted. (3) Driveway easements:The following principles apply where one or more properties � (secondary property)gain its driveway access from an adjacent property (primary property) by virtue of a driveway easement: a. That portion of the driveway on the primary property that serves both the primary and secondary property is considered hardcover for the primary property. b. That portion of the driveway on the primary property that serves only the secondary property is not considered hardcover for either the primary or secondary property. c. The area of the driveway on the primary property that serves only the secondary property shall not be included in the lot area of the primary property for purposes of calculating hardcover. The following drawings are included for illustrative purposes: [Drawing 2]. (c) Future improvements. The following items shall be included in hardcover calculations regardless of whether they are proposed to be construction at the time of building permit application: (1) Proof of a two-car garage (detached or attached). (2) For all garages a driveway, subject to the standards in paragraph (d) of this section. (3) A 24 inch wide sidewalk from the front door to the driveway. (4) The minimum stairway or landing at all exterior doors as required by the building code. (d) Driveways. All driveways shall comply with the following minimum dimensional standards: (1) Driveways serving end loading garages shall maintain a driveway apron with minimum width equal to the width of the overhead door(s). For purposes of this section, a driveway apron is that portion of a driveway that extends 15 feet from the garage door(s) on an end loading garage. (2) Driveways serving side loading garages shall provide a minimum turn around or back up depth of 20 feet, as measured from the garage door(s). � (3) Minimum driveway taper ratio shall be 2:1. (4) Driveways shall be at least eight feet in width at the street or private road.