Zoning Math Question
Say there is an 7,500 sqft lot with 2,000 sqft per unit base limit. The TOC allows a modifier of 30% to be added to the base units.

So it is correct to do the math for total units allowed like this?

7,500/2,000 = 3.75 Base Units \* 1.3 TOC modifier = 4.875 Units allowed in total.

Basically I am asking if I'm allowed to use residual values of 'total lot size' /  'per unit zoning requirement' in the amount that gets the +30% units allowed TOC modifier.

Another question; if the total allowed units after or before TOC modifier was say 4.95 units, would I still be able to build only 4 units? Or would I be allowed to build 5 since 4.95 is so close? Or would the .95, and decimal values of units in general, always be rounded down to the nearest whole number of units?

Thank you!
[{"id": "efv3c71", "text": "Probably all depends on how the zoning code is written. Do you mind sharing the actual text of the zoning ordinance?", "replies": [{"id": "efww68w", "text": "Sure . It\u2019s Los Angeles county zoning regulations \n\nThis is a link to the generalized zoning summary:\nhttps://planning.lacity.org/zone_code/Appendices/sum_of_zone.pdf\n\nAnd this is a link with more in depth guidelines regarding the TOC tiers:\nhttps://planning.lacity.org/ordinances/docs/toc/TOCGuidelines.pdf", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "efw6d1o", "text": "I would probably consult a development attorney in your locality. Depending on the nature of the how the zoning codes were written and to what degree the intent of the legislation was... could determine how the building department will evaluate/approve a development proposal. In general your math appears to be correct and my assumption is the total number of units will always be rounded down to the nearest whole number of units. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]