Land Use & Zoning

Colorado's 'Floor Area Ratio' (FAR) in zoning regulations determines:

AThe minimum lot size required for each zoning district
BThe total allowable building floor area relative to the lot area✓ Correct
CThe number of stories allowed in each zone
DThe percentage of the lot that must be landscaped

Explanation

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) limits building density by setting a maximum ratio of total floor area to lot area. For example, an FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of total floor area.

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