Land Use & Zoning

Floor area ratio (FAR) in zoning regulates:

AThe ratio of residential to commercial space
BThe total floor area of a building relative to the lot size✓ Correct
CThe minimum ceiling height in commercial buildings
DThe number of floors allowed above ground level

Explanation

Floor area ratio (FAR) is a zoning regulation that limits the total floor area of a building as a multiple of the lot area. For example, an FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows a maximum of 20,000 sq ft of floor area.

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