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Lot coverage in Columbia, TN

What the Columbia zoning ordinance says about lot coverage, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.

CD-2 — Rural Character District

CD-2 has no numeric impervious surface coverage cap in Table 4.3.1-A (shown as NR, not regulated). Stormwater rules in Title 14 Chapter 4 of the municipal code and the supplemental standards of Article 6 still apply, so site design is not unconstrained. Confirm current drainage requirements with Development Services.

CD-3L — Neighborhood Character District (Large Lot)

CD-3L has no numeric impervious surface coverage cap in Table 4.3.1-B (shown as NR, not regulated). Stormwater management under Title 14 Chapter 4 of the municipal code still applies to land disturbance and drainage design.

CD-3 — Neighborhood Character District

CD-3 caps impervious surface coverage at 50 percent max per Table 4.3.1-C. This includes buildings, driveways, and other impervious areas; verify how the city counts gravel and permeable systems with Development Services before finalizing site coverage.

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