Land Use & Zoning
The term 'floor area ratio' (FAR) in North Dakota commercial zoning refers to:
AThe number of floors allowed in a building
BThe ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the lot it occupies✓ Correct
CThe minimum floor space required per occupant
DThe ratio of commercial to residential floor space in a mixed-use building
Explanation
Floor area ratio (FAR) is calculated by dividing the total floor area of a building by the lot area. A FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of building floor area. It controls overall building density.
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