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Exhibit B 9.0500 Definitions. As used in this land use code, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean: Lot Coverage. That portion of a lot which, when viewed directly from above, would be covered by a building or structure, or any part thereof, except that the following structures or parts of structures shall themselves not be included in calculating lot coverage: (A) Any part of a structure without a roof. (8) Roof eaves. (C) Carports, porches, and balconies that are open at least 50 percent of their respective perimeter. The percentage calculation for adjacent carports, porches, and balconies that are separated by a common wall shall be determined individually for each carport, porch, or balcony. Table 9.2750 Residential Zone Development Standards See EC 9.2751 Spec Develo Tent Standards for Table 9.2750. R-1 R-1.5 R-2 R-3 R-4 Maximum Lot Coverage (17), 18 All Lots, except where specifically addressed below 50% of Lot 50% of Lot Lots with Secondary Dwellings (Area -Specific) See (17)(c) 9.2751 Special Development Standards for Table 9.2750. (17) Secondary Dwellings in R-1. (c) Area -Specific Secondary Dwelling Standards. The following standards apply to all new attached or detached secondary dwellings in the R-1 zone within the city -recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association: 3. Lot Coverage. The lot shall meet the lot coverage requirements for R-1, except that all roofed areas shall be included as part of the calculation of lot coverage. Findings: Maximum lot coverage standards are related to both siting and design. In terms of "relating to siting," the standard relates to the "space of ground occupied by or to be occupied by a building." In terms of "relating to design," the standard influences the construction plans for the dwelling such that the building is designed to strike the required balance between buildings and open lot area. Regarding Table 9.2750, the maximum lot coverage requirement of 50 percent that applies in most of the R-1 zone and in R-2 is a reasonable standard because it is an effective way to ensure that the added density will not overtake residents' need for yard/open space and parking. It is also reasonable because it helps ensure that the increased densities do not create unnecessary "livability" concerns that residential neighborhoods are becoming overcrowded. This standard is also reasonable because the City must carefully manage the creation of impermeable surface area in the City based on the effect it 12