Land Use & Zoning
A 'floor area ratio' (FAR) in NC zoning limits:
AThe height of buildings
BThe ratio of total building floor area to the land area of the lot✓ Correct
CThe number of units per acre
DThe percentage of the lot that may be covered by impervious surfaces
Explanation
FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to site area. An FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of total floor area.
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