# Skokie R-1 floor area ratio | BV360 Pre-Flight

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. 118-124 (https://library.municode.com/il/skokie/codes/zoning?nodeId=SUHITA_CH118ZO_ARTVIREZO_118-124). Effective / last checked: June 2026.

Pre-Flight is not a permit, not legal advice, and not a substitute for a licensed design professional or the authority having jurisdiction. The city still decides.