A. Purpose
This Section provides a uniform method for calculating the
ratio.
(FA), as defined, does not include any interior
or
loading that is
to the
.
B. Applicability
The FAR dimensional standard applies to residential and nonresidential
in the
Environs Zone. The maximum permitted FARs are identified in Section 5.6. The calculations are as follows:
C. Measurement
1. General
a. FARs are used in conjunction with
,
requirements, and
limitations to determine and define the
bulk that may occur on a given
.
b. The FAR provides the maximum amount of
that can be developed on a
. However, the maximum permitted FAR is based on the most favorable situation and may not be achievable due to other
and dimensional
.
c. The
may be divided into any number of
, principal
, and
provided the combined square footage does not exceed the permitted
of the
.
2. Calculation
a. Multiply the area of the
, expressed in square feet, by the applicable FAR. The result is the maximum amount of
permitted on the
. See Figure 6.4.6-A for an example of the FAR calculation.
b. See the definition of "
" (Section 11.4.8) and exception provided below for the types of improvements and
that are and are not included in the FAR calculation.
c. Exception. Any
or sold at
to the City for public purposes is included as part of the
for calculation of
, provided:
(1) The additional
is less than ten percent of the
permissible for the rest of the
;
(2) Such dedication was not a condition of approval for applications, such as, but not limited to,
or variance requests;
(3) Such dedication does not include
as part of a
; and
(4) A deed for the area or a legally binding agreement to
or sell at
to the City is submitted as part of the application.
Example: Nonresidential
FAR: 0.50
: 25,000 sq ft
FAR: 0.50
: 25,000 sq ft
Calculation
x FAR =
25,000 sq ft x 0.50 =
12,500 sq ft =
x FAR =
25,000 sq ft x 0.50 =
12,500 sq ft =
Figure 6.4.6-B
Ratio (FAR) Calculation
(Ord. 11070, 5/14/2013; Am. Ord. 11171, 5/20/2014)