Land Use & Zoning
A Louisiana municipality's 'floor area ratio' (FAR) controls:
AThe height of flooring materials in commercial buildings
BThe ratio of total building floor area to lot area — limiting the intensity of development on a parcel✓ Correct
CThe minimum number of floors a commercial building must have
DThe required floor elevation above sea level
Explanation
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a zoning control limiting development intensity by capping the total floor area of a building relative to the lot area. An FAR of 2.0 allows 2 sq ft of floor area for every sq ft of lot area.
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