• COMPLIANCE
  • DATA
  • ADJUSTMENT
  • HUMAN

How to check permeability requirements with your AI

Connect your AI to the Floor Area Ratio Calculator to run site math against local zoning rules. Once connected, your agent handles the surface area calculations for you.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if my site design meets permeability codes?

Yes. Your AI uses the calculate_permeability tool to compare your planned impervious surfaces against the required permeable ground area. You'll get a clear pass/fail status based on your specific zoning constraints.

The outcomes

What you get from the analysis

Running this task gives you three specific results.

COMPLIANCE

Zoning status check

The AI compares your site's footprint to the local code. You'll know immediately if your design is legal or needs more green space.

DATA

Surface area breakdown

The agent calculates the exact square footage of paved versus unpaved ground. You get a clean split of your site's surface types.

ADJUSTMENT

Design pivot points

If you're over the limit, the AI identifies how much more permeable area you need to add. This tells you exactly where to cut back on paving.

HUMAN

Final site validation

The AI provides the math, but you must verify these numbers against the actual physical site conditions and official municipal documents.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI takes your site dimensions and zoning requirements to run the math.

  1. Gather site specs

    Your agent pulls the total lot area and the planned building footprint from your project files or chat input.

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  2. Calculate ratios

    The tool subtracts the impervious area from the total lot size to find the remaining permeable ground.

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  3. Compare to code

    The AI checks that calculated ratio against the specific permeability percentage required by your local zoning ordinance.

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  4. Report findings

    Your agent delivers a summary showing the current ratio and whether it meets the environmental threshold.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the calculation.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual site measurements and local code percentages.

Floor Area Ratio Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Floor Area Ratio Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "floor-area-ratio-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Calculate the permeability for a 5,000 sq ft lot with a 2,000 sq ft building footprint. The code requires 30% permeable ground.

  • Check if my site design in the attached spreadsheet meets the permeability requirements for District 4.

  • I have a 10,000 sq ft lot. If I pave 6,000 sq ft, will I pass the 40% permeability rule?

  • Run a permeability check on the site plan I just uploaded and tell me how much more unpaved area I need.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI submit my site plan to the city?

    No. The AI only performs the mathematical calculations and checks against the rules you provide.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my local zoning laws automatically?

    No. You must provide the specific permeability percentage or code requirement in your prompt for the AI to check against.

  • 03

    Can it calculate permeable area for complex shapes?

    Yes, as long as you provide the total area and the total impervious area to the agent.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my CAD files?

    No. The AI only reads your data to perform calculations; it cannot modify your design files.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, any MCP-compatible client will work once you connect the Connector.

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