72-24.3

Other

• Maximum FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. not exceeded

  The maximum permitted FAR for the zoning district shall not be exceeded.

• Criteria for minor expansion

  Does not result in an increase in the number of seats, parking spaces or students, if applicable, which exceeds more than 10% of the existing amount; Does not reduce the effectiveness of existing transitional screening, buffering, landscaping or open space; Does not result in changes to bulk, mass, orientation or location which adversely impact the relationship of the development or part thereof to adjacent property; and Construction of any new building or structure, is limited to the following: new accessory buildings or structures, and additions to existing buildings or structures, provided that: (a) The sum total of all such structures or additions shall not exceed the greater of: 500 square feet of gross floor area, or 5% of the existing gross floor area (up to a maximum of 2,500 square feet of gross floor area); and (b) The maximum permitted FAR for the zoning district shall not be exceeded.

• Maximum minor expansion size2,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The sum total of all such structures or additions shall not exceed the greater of: 500 square feet of gross floor area, or 5% of the existing gross floor area (up to a maximum of 2,500 square feet of gross floor area);