Land Use & Zoning
A 'floor area ratio' (FAR) is a zoning regulation that controls:
AThe minimum floor space required per residential unit
BThe ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the land parcel it occupies✓ Correct
CThe required distance between buildings
DThe maximum number of floors permitted in residential buildings
Explanation
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of a building's total floor area to the area of the land parcel. For example, a FAR of 2.0 allows a building with total floor area equal to twice the lot area. FAR regulates density and building mass.
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