Land Use & Zoning
A 'floor area ratio' (FAR) in zoning regulates:
AA. The minimum ceiling height in commercial buildings
BB. The ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the land parcel✓ Correct
CC. The percentage of a lot that must remain as open space
DD. The maximum slope of floors in accessible buildings
Explanation
FAR (Floor Area Ratio) = Total Building Floor Area ÷ Lot Area. A FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of building floor area. FAR controls the density of development.
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