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The gross area of all buildings on a lot divided by the lot area. The maximum gross floor area of all buildings on a lot expressed as a percentage of the lot area, and for the purpose of this definition, the maximum floor area ratio in each zone shall apply only to that portion of […]
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of any portion of the building or structure below finished grade measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls which is used for heating, the storage of goods or personal effects, laundry facilities, recreational areas, the storage or parking of motor vehicles, exclusive of any private […]
The aggregate of the areas of each storey, at, above, or below established grade, measured from the exterior of the outside walls, but excluding any parts of the building used for mechanical equipment, stairwells, elevators, or any part of the building below established grade used for storage purposes.
The aggregate of the area of all floors in a building, whether at, above, or below established grade, measured from the exterior of the outside walls, but excluding any parts of the building used for mechanical equipment related to the operation or maintenance of the building, stairwells or elevators.
The gross floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, if any, expressed in square feet measured from the center lines of joint partitions and exteriors of outside walls. This does not include office areas in which medical, dental, research and other kinds of special organizations are housed nor theatres, although it does include […]
The aggregate of the area of all floors in a building, whether at, above, or below established grade, measured between the exterior walls of the building, but excluding any porch, verandah, unfinished attic, cellar or any floor area used for building maintenance or service equipment, loading area, common laundry facilities, common washroom, children’s play area, […]
The maximum ground floor area of a building measured by the outside walls, excluding, in the case of a dwelling house, any private garage, carport, porch, verandah or sunroom (unless such sunroom is habitable at all seasons of the year). The floor area of the lowest storey of a building, approximately at or first above […]
The area of a dwelling unit, measured from the inside walls of the unit, including kitchens, bathrooms, stairways internal to the unit, storage rooms within the unit, and the space occupied by interior walls; but not including unfinished basement areas, furnace rooms, balconies, storage rooms external to the unit, hallways, and laundry rooms to which […]
The gross horizontal floor area of a single floor of a building measured to the exterior walls but excluding balconies.
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