Land Use & Zoning
What is 'floor area ratio' (FAR) and how is it used in Nevada commercial zoning?
AThe ratio of floor space to ceiling height in a commercial building
BThe ratio of total building floor area to the total land area of the site — it controls the intensity of development; a FAR of 2.0 means the total building square footage can be twice the site area✓ Correct
CA Nevada building code requirement for commercial kitchen floor coverings
DThe ratio of residential to commercial space in a mixed-use building
Explanation
FAR limits how much building can be placed on a given site. A 10,000 sq ft lot with a FAR of 2.0 allows up to 20,000 sq ft of building (potentially across multiple floors). FAR controls density and intensity in Clark County and other Nevada commercial zones. High-FAR zones encourage dense vertical development near transit corridors; low-FAR zones limit intensity in suburban commercial areas. Understanding FAR is essential for evaluating commercial development potential.
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