Chapter 13

Zoning and buildable area

Setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio and density

An explorable chapter on zoning math for the real estate exam: the buildable area inside the setbacks, lot coverage limits, floor area ratio and dwelling units per acre, worked on one lot.

1. 13.1
   SetbacksThe lot, less a strip along each line
2. 13.2
   Lot coverageA cap on the footprint
3. 13.3
   Floor area ratioTotal floor area, as a multiple of the lot
4. 13.4
   DensityUnits per acre, rounded down
5. 13.5
   When the rules do not fitGrandfathered, permitted, excused, or changed
6. 13.6
   Plan the lotEvery limit at once
7. 13.7
   One lot, rule by ruleThe same four limits, worked on a new lot

1 interactive 3D scene · 4 slider tasks · 3 practice sets · 14 questions