What Are Site Coverage, Floor Area Ratio, and Permeability Ratio?

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Established by master plans, zoning indexes consist of a set of regulations that govern building dimensions relative to the lot on which they are built. These requirements vary according to the zone in which the land is located and are divided into three main principles: Lot Coverage, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and Permeability Rate. Learn what each one means and how to calculate them below.

Lot Coverage (LC) 

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Cite: Delaqua, Victor. "What Are Site Coverage, Floor Area Ratio, and Permeability Ratio?" [O que é Taxa de Ocupação, Coeficiente de Aproveitamento e Taxa de Permeabilidade?] 07 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1132605/what-are-site-coverage-floor-area-ratio-and-permeability-ratio> ISSN 0719-8884
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