Land Use & Zoning
What is 'floor area limit' in relation to Hawaii condominium development and how does it affect project size?
AA. A minimum required floor area for each condominium unit
BB. A zoning regulation limiting total building floor area relative to lot size (FAR), capping how many square feet of residential space may be built on a given lot✓ Correct
CC. A building code requirement for emergency egress in condominium projects
DD. A Hawaii condo act requirement for minimum common area ratio
Explanation
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) limits in Hawaii zoning restrict the total floor area that can be built on a lot. For example, a FAR of 3.5 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows 35,000 sq ft of building space. Condominium developers must design within FAR limits, which directly determines how many units (or unit sizes) they can build. FAR limits shape density and development economics in Hawaii.
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