Land Use & Zoning
A 'floor area ratio' (FAR) in Florida zoning regulations refers to:
AThe minimum floor space required per bedroom
BThe ratio of total building floor area to the lot area, controlling building density✓ Correct
CThe required ceiling height in commercial buildings
DThe percentage of a lot that must remain as open space
Explanation
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a zoning control that limits building density. A FAR of 2.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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