Land Use & Zoning
New York City's 'Floor Area Ratio' (FAR) determines:
AThe minimum lot size for development
BThe maximum amount of floor space that can be built on a lot, expressed as a multiple of the lot area✓ Correct
CThe number of parking spaces required
DThe building's height in feet
Explanation
FAR (Floor Area Ratio) is a zoning tool that limits the total floor area of a building relative to the lot area. For example, a lot of 10,000 sq ft with a FAR of 2.0 allows a maximum of 20,000 sq ft of floor area.
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