> I don't know much about the US housing dynamics Then why are you commenting? The parent of your post was correct in saying "required", as in legally require

> I don't know much about the US housing dynamics Then why are you commenting? The parent of your post was correct in saying "required", as in legally required for that zoning. After you subtract the required parking spots, setbacks, sidewalks, driveways then what you're left with is a few super-expensive townhouses in most of LA or the project gets cancelled.