Skokie R-1 floor area ratio
Floor area ratio (FAR) compares total floor area to lot area, and Skokie caps it for R-1 lots. Pre-Flight checks the proposed FAR against the Village's adopted maximum.
Plain English
FAR is total floor area divided by lot area. A 0.6 FAR on a 6,600 sq ft lot allows about 3,960 sq ft of floor area.
Skokie sets a maximum FAR of 0.6 for R-1 single-family lots.
Numbers Pre-Flight checks
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum floor area ratio (FAR), R-1 | 0.6 | Sec. 118-124 |
Official source
Village of Skokie · Chapter 118 Zoning, Sec. 118-124Effective / last checked: June 2026
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