Land Use & Zoning
What does 'floor area ratio' (FAR) regulate in Delaware zoning?
AThe minimum size of each floor in a multi-story building
BThe total building floor area relative to the lot area, controlling building bulk and density✓ Correct
CThe ratio of parking spaces to building square footage
DThe proportion of a building's floor devoted to common areas
Explanation
Floor area ratio (FAR) is a zoning control that limits the total building floor area as a multiple of the lot area. A FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot would allow up to 20,000 sq ft of total floor area.
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