The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the Residential R3 District

By S. N. • Published 9/20/2025

The standard basic FAR limit for most residential districts is 3.6:1, unless the lot is closer to an RM-4 or RC-4 district, where the limit could be 4.8:1, or closer to a C-3 district, in which case the FAR may be 10:1.