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19� Values shown in [ ) represent percent of total area which could be occupied by building or maximum allowable floor area . The application of the Floor Area Ratio [FAR) and Open Space Ratio [OSR) as well as the comparison of area limitations imposed by each indicates the following: 1 . The OSR indicates the amount of Lend to be Left in open space; i .e. , Land not covered by buildings. The FAR sets the Limit on the amount of Land which may be covered by buildings. The sum of the two ratios should equal at Least 100% in order to account for total lot area . Where the sum does not exceed 100%, the ratios are out of balance and should be considered for adjustment . Where the sum exceeds 100%, the ord',inance - provisions seek to direct the building upward instead of outward . SUM OF FLOOR AREA ZONING DISTRICT AND OPEN SPACE RATIOS Existing Industrial [EI) Lot—by—lot 0.893 or 89 .3% Light Industrial [I-1 ) Lot--by—lot 0.893 or 89 .3% PD 0.892 or 89. 2% Medium Industrial [I-2) Lot—by—Lot 1 .023 or 102.3% PO 1 .055 or 105 .5% Heavy Industrial (I--3) Lot--by—Lot 1 .120 or 112.0% PD 1 .179 or 117 .9% 2. The difference between the OSR for I--1 and the FARfor 1-2 is 14,766 square feet . The difference between the FAR for 1-2 and I--3 is 15, 290 square feet . The original intent of the ordinance draftsman was apparently to increase the FAR by nearly equal increments , but he altered the provision a provide a much Lower density or building coverage Limitation [6 .8% vs. 17.0%) . 3. Because the OSR for 1-2 districts limits building coverage to 33 ,977 square feet , the difference in square footage between the OSR and FAR [3 , 005 square feet for Lot—by— Lot development) would have to be utilized via a second floor. The same requirement would apply in 1-3 districts with the difference of 15,682 square feet [FAR minus 0SR) applied to second II