How Many Buildings II

The code rewards the base building area for being further from other things, and for having more of your perimeter open. The ‘Width of Open Space’ as I am reading it is more like the distance from building bulk to the next bulk. Most setbacks fall into 20′ of open space. Though I am sure the code is implying please give us fire lanes. This is more easily understood with a 3D plot:

Frontage Bonus Visualization

Frontage Bonus Visualization

Since this frontage bonus can be so massive (up to 166%) it is worthy to understand its mechanics. Here is each datapoint with sliders:

Frontage Bonus Calculator

Frontage Bonus Calculator

Open Perimeter: 50%

Open Space Width: 30 ft

Parameter Value
Perimeter 400 ft
Frontage 200 ft (calculated from % open perimeter)
Width of Open Space 30 ft
Frontage Bonus 0% increase in allowable area

Bonus Summary

No Bonus (Low Impact)

This can half the number of buildings required. And might allow higher construction to be downgraded into lower types if it complies.