A project has a building footprint of 4,800 square feet with a site area of 1.2 acres. If the local zoning requires a maximum building coverage of 35%, does this project comply?
Correct Answer
B) Yes, the coverage is 9.2%
First convert 1.2 acres to square feet: 1.2 × 43,560 = 52,272 sq ft. Then calculate coverage: 4,800 ÷ 52,272 = 0.092 or 9.2%. Since 9.2% is less than the 35% maximum, the project complies.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option C is correct because it properly converts the site area from acres to square feet and calculates the building coverage percentage accurately. The calculation shows 4,800 sq ft building footprint divided by 52,272 sq ft site area equals 9.2% coverage. Since 9.2% is well below the 35% maximum allowed coverage, the project complies with zoning requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No, the coverage is 37.8%
Option D shows 42.3% coverage which would exceed the limit, but this percentage is mathematically incorrect and significantly overstates the actual coverage ratio.
Option D: Yes, the coverage is 32.1%
Option A shows an incorrect coverage calculation of 32.1%, which suggests a mathematical error in either the conversion or division process.
Memory Technique
Remember 'ACRES = 43,560' - think 'Acres Can Really Equal Sixty-thousand' to remember the conversion factor for acres to square feet
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code, Chapter 1, Section 202 Definitions - Building area and lot coverage definitions, or local zoning ordinance sections on lot coverage calculations
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