Floor Area Ratio (FAR), also known as Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Space Ratio, is a planning and zoning regulation that governs the relationship between the total floor area of a building or buildings on a lot and the total area of that lot. FAR is typically expressed as a ratio, representing the total allowable floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the total area of the lot itself. It is used by local governments and planning authorities to control the density and intensity of development within a specific area.
Capital View Corridors in Austin
The Capital View Corridor is a zoning regulation in Austin, Texas that aims to preserve views of the Texas State Capitol building from various locations throughout the city. The corridor is a protected area in which the city enforces height restrictions on buildings in order to maintain sightlines of the Capitol dome.