Max footprint for a home in expanding?

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Author Message   Joe Citizen Username: Gonets Post Number: 12 Registered: 2-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 6:48 pm:        Hi. I've been told that Maplewood has a maximum footprint (i.e. percentage of square feet that a house can occupy on a parcel of property) for homes. Does anyone know if there is a flat percentage for all properties or does the allowable footprint vary from property to property? Thanks   Nohero Citizen Username: Nohero Post Number: 3106 Registered: 10-1999 Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:46 pm:        I don't have an answer for Maplewood, but I have friends in Chatham who have been dealing with the same issue. Chatham also has rules about coverage of a building on a site, and so they needed to get a variance for technically exceeding the rules. In general, it seems that a smaller-than-normal lot might get more consideration, for example, than someone with a large lot who wants to build a "McMansion".   Tom Carlson Citizen Username: Tomcarlson Post Number: 69 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 10:35 pm:        Joe, This is defined in the town’s zoning ordinance. In the single-family residential districts, the maximum building coverage is 35% of lot area. This is sum total of all buildings on the lot, i.e., house, garage and any other accessory buildings combined. There are also minimum setback requirements (front, side and rear yards) which constrain the permitted size of the house. However, the 35% percent coverage will generally be the most severe in limiting the overall footprint. For an existing house, the setbacks may limit the size of a specific proposed addition due to proximity to one of the property lines. For more details, inquire with the Construction Department at Town Hall. Among other things, they can advise you if your proposal falls within zoning limits or would require a variance from the Zoning Board. - TPC   Joe Citizen Username: Gonets Post Number: 16 Registered: 2-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:24 pm:        Nohero, Tom, Thanks a bunch for your response. This board is a great resource.