Land Use & Zoning
What is 'floor area ratio' (FAR) and how does it limit development in Delaware?
AThe minimum floor area required for residential development
BA zoning control expressing the maximum ratio of total building floor area to lot area — limiting building density; higher FAR = denser development; lower FAR = less dense✓ Correct
CThe ratio of a building's total area to its rentable area
DA Delaware code for measuring building energy efficiency
Explanation
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = Total Building Floor Area ÷ Lot Area. A FAR of 1.0 means the building's total floor area equals the lot area. FAR 0.5 = half the lot area. FAR 3.0 = three times the lot area (possible in multi-story buildings). Delaware municipalities use FAR to control building density and massing in commercial and mixed-use zones.
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