Land Use & Zoning
Floor area ratio (FAR) in a Kentucky zoning ordinance refers to:
AThe percentage of the lot that can be covered by the building footprint
BThe ratio of total floor area of a building to the lot area✓ Correct
CThe minimum floor size for residential units
DThe ratio of parking spaces to floor area
Explanation
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the total building floor area divided by the lot area. It limits the overall density of development by capping the amount of building that can be placed on a given lot.
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