What is Gross Floor Area and Final Maximum Floor Area?

Gross Floor Area is defined in Section 5-20-80, as follows:

Gross floor area is calculated by adding areas included in the measurement of floor area, pursuant to Sec. 5-20-70, and the following exemptions from floor area: below-grade space, garages and carports, and ANSI compliant residences pursuant to Sec. 5-20-70(g)(1 and 2) and (k). Gross floor area measurement excludes agricultural buildings as specified in Sec. 5- 20-70(j) and other floor area types exempt from the calculation of floor area pursuant to Sec. 5-20-70(a-e).”

Final Maximum Floor Area is defined in Chapter 11, as follows:

Final Maximum Floor Area means the largest amount of gross floor area that may be constructed on the lot or parcel pursuant to Table 5-1. GMQS allocations shall not be granted if floor area will exceed the final maximum floor area. TDRs may not be utilized to increase floor area beyond the final maximum floor area.”

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1. What are the setbacks on my property?
2. How do I determine what is my front yard for setback purposes?
3. What are the height restrictions for Principal and Accessory structures on my property?
4. What is Gross Floor Area and Final Maximum Floor Area?
5. What zone district is my property in? How can I find more information on that zone district?
6. What uses are allowed on my property?
7. Where can I find Land Use Application Fees?
8. When/can/should I meet with a Planner?
9. What/When do I schedule a Pre-Application Conference Request with a Planner? How do I schedule it?
10. What is a CDU, and can I have one on my property?
11. What is an agricultural building?
12. What is a non-conforming structure or use?
13. What are vested rights?
14. Can I rent my home or rooms in my home as a short-term rental?
15. Can I live in a camper on my property?
16. What is a Transferable Development Right (TDR)? What is a TDR receiver/sender site?
17. Where can I search TDR Certificates?
18. How do I search for prior approvals/records on a property using the Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder’s?
19. How do I request public records from Communtiy Development?
20. How do I search for prior approvals/records on a property using Pitkin County Laserfiche records?
21. How do I search for prior approvals/records on a property using the Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder's?