Land Use & Zoning
What does 'floor-area ratio' (FAR) control in zoning?
AThe height of buildings in feet
BThe ratio of a building's total floor area to the area of the lot it occupies✓ Correct
CThe percentage of the lot covered by impervious surfaces
DThe number of parking spaces required per unit
Explanation
FAR (Floor-Area Ratio) is the ratio of total building floor area to the area of the lot. An FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows 20,000 sq ft of total floor area. FAR controls overall building density and massing.
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