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Buildable Lot coverage parking loopholes

Falon Sexton
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We have a 3000 sq ft lot. Total allowable lot coverage is 40%. We have created the blueprints for a tiny side by side duplex at exactly 40%. The city sent permit app back because the driveway ribbons were 2.25ft by 17ft wide and need to be 2.5ft wide by 17ft. This requirement would push the coverage to 42%. To avoid adjusting the entire structure just a few inches, are there any loopholes other than gravel? We would have to apply for a variance if we wanted gravel and at this point we don’t have time to “hope” the board votes yes in 4 weeks time since our construction loan was approved 2 weeks ago. There must be something that we are not considering.

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