The ratio of the coverage of a building
in relation to its land size.
Coverage ratios and related restrictions
on the total square footage of a building
footprint on a site are usually contained
within zoning by-laws by type of properties.
Coverage ratios are intended to complement
front, rear, and side yard requirements,
height limitations, and floor space ratios,
to ensure that sufficient open space is
maintained around the building for parking,
landscaping, buffer zones, and generally to
achieve a more desirable setting for the
building.
Example of Coverage Ratio
A building with 25,000 square feet
footprint being placed on land amounting to
50,000 square feet is said to have a
coverage ratio of .50 or 50%.
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