Land Use & Zoning
Floor area ratio (FAR) in zoning is calculated as:
ABuilding height divided by lot width
BTotal building floor area divided by total lot area✓ Correct
CLot coverage multiplied by number of stories
DNet rentable area divided by gross area
Explanation
FAR = Total Building Floor Area ÷ Total Lot Area. For example, a 5,000 sq ft building on a 10,000 sq ft lot has an FAR of 0.5. Higher FAR allows more intensive development.
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