Land Use & Zoning
A 'floor area ratio' (FAR) of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot means the total floor area of all buildings may not exceed:
A2,000 sq ft
B10,000 sq ft
C20,000 sq ft✓ Correct
D2,000 sq ft per story
Explanation
FAR is the ratio of total floor area to lot area. FAR 2.0 x 10,000 sq ft lot = 20,000 sq ft of total allowable floor area, which could be spread across multiple stories.
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