Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut property's 'floor area ratio' (FAR) of 2.0 means:
AThe building can be 2 stories high
BThe total floor area of all stories cannot exceed twice the lot area✓ Correct
CTwo buildings may be constructed per lot
DThe building must occupy at least 2% of the lot
Explanation
FAR regulates building density by limiting total floor area relative to lot size. A FAR of 2.0 means the total floor area (all stories combined) can be up to twice the land area of the lot.
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