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die Überbauungsziffer

floor area ratio (FAR), building density coefficient, site coverage ratio

Die Überbauungsziffer begrenzt die Bebauung des Grundstücks.

The floor area ratio limits the development on the property.

Eine hohe Überbauungsziffer bedeutet eine dichte Bebauung.

A high floor area ratio means dense construction.

die Überbauungsziffer limits ((sth.)) the floor area ratio limits (sth.) Die Überbauungsziffer begrenzt die Höhe des Gebäudes.

Grundflächenzahl (GRZ - footprint area ratio), Geschossflächenzahl (GFZ - floor space index)

Composed of 'über' (over) + 'Bauen' (building) + 'Ziffer' (figure/digit). It's the 'figure' for how much you can 'build over' a piece of land.

Visualize a city planner pointing to a map and using this 'number' (Ziffer) to decide on building density.

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