Politics & Government
More Space Available for Pools and Paving at Largo Residences
The Largo City Commission approved an ordinance that will allow more impervious surface on residential lots.
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The Largo City Commission on Oct. 16 increased the maximum impervious surface ratio allowed in residential areas.
Impervious surface ratio is the percentage of a site that is impervious to water, such as paving, buildings, and swimming pools, according to a city report.
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The new regulation increases the impervious surface ratio from 50 percent to a maximum of 65 percent.
In 2009, the maximum impervious surface ratio was reduced from 70 percent 50 percent as a part of several residential landfill changes, according to a city report.
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