Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 10: Definitions and MeasurementSECTION 10.3: RULES OF MEASUREMENTSubsection 10.3.3: Lots(4) Lot CoverageLot coverage is a measure of intensity of a use of land that represents theportion of a site that is covered by impervious surface. For the purposes ofdetermining maximum lot coverage, the following features shall be consideredas impervious surface:(a)(b)(c)The area covered by building rooftops, including eaves, awnings, andcanopies, of all principal and accessory buildings;The area covered by porches, patios, decks, balconies, and boardwalksthat prevent infiltration of rainwater; andWalkways, sidewalks, and vehicular use areas.(5) Lot DepthThe horizontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line.(6) Lot (or Street) FrontageIn the case of a building lot abutting upon only one street, the frontage line isthe line parallel to and common with the right-of-way. In the case of a cornerlot, that part of the building lot having the narrowest frontage on any streetshall be considered the lot frontage line. For the purpose of determiningsetback requirements on corner lots and double frontage lots, all sides of a lotadjacent to streets shall be considered frontage, and setbacks shall be providedas required in this Ordinance.Figure 10.3.3.A.1, Lot DimensionsCURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE10.5