Detroit Zoning Ordinance - FAR

[SaraK]

Hello,

I apologize in advance if this question was answered before. I tried searching in the forum and didn't find anything related

I'm trying to find out whether the Detroit City Zoning Code limits buildings FAR in District B5
The table in ARTICLE XIII. Intensity and Dimensional Standards, Division 1 - Tables of Intensity And Dimensional Standards, Subdivision C. Business District, Sec. 50-13-46. - B5 District - does not specify max. FAR

Use	Minimum Lot Dimensions	Minimum Setbacks (feet)	Max. Height (feet)	Max. Lot Coverage (%)	Max FAR	Add'l. Regs.
Area (sq. ft.)	Width (feet)	Front	Side*	Rear
Sec. Reference	Section 50-13-222	Section 50-16-382	Section 50-16-382	Section 50-13-231	Section 50-13-232	Section 50-13-236 Section 50-13-237

All other uses

7,000

70

20

Formula A

30

35

Section 50-13-62

Can anyone help?

Thank you!
Sara

 

[TheCommish]

What is a FAR?

Second this is a building code forum not a zoning forum, zoning is a very local item and can be complex. Having only a snip of the zoning code dose not provide sufficient information to even guess at the answer.

 

[MtnArch]

FAR = Floor Area Ratio (usually)

 

[ADAguy]

Amount of lot coverage vs size of lot, can be more than one story with smaller floors.

 

[redeyedfly]

Amount of lot coverage vs size of lot,

That's the BCR (Building Coverage Ratio).

 

[redeyedfly]

FAR is the Floor Area Ratio and is the total square footage of the building including all floors vs the lot area.