Baseline Land Area Requirements
A functional multi-tenant business park typically requires a minimum contiguous land parcel of 5 to 15 acres
- 5 acres may support a small-scale campus with 2–3 buildings and surface parking
- 10 to 15 acres enable flexible phasing and larger tenant spaces (20,000–100,000+ sq ft each)
- Allows room for shared amenities like internal roads, stormwater ponds, and service yards
- Sufficient land ensures compliance with FAR, open space, and setback requirements
Site Circulation and Access Considerations
Adequate land is essential for internal road networks, emergency access, and delivery zones
- Minimum widths needed for loop roads and turning radii of commercial vehicles
- Multi-tenant parks must provide multiple access points to prevent congestion
- Loading docks, staging areas, and employee parking must be segregated efficiently
- Larger parcels improve site safety and logistics without overcrowding
Flexibility for Building Typologies and Expansion
Larger sites allow for adaptable layouts that meet diverse tenant needs and future expansion
- Supports single-story and multi-story formats for office, R&D, or flex space
- Enables build-to-suit opportunities and customizable footprints
- Allows for future vertical expansion or subdivision into smaller leaseholds
- Land banking within the park supports long-term tenant retention and scaling
Zoning and Infrastructure Compliance
Parcel size must align with local zoning and infrastructure capacity to unlock entitlement and development potential
- Minimum lot area thresholds may be specified in business park or employment zoning districts
- Larger sites simplify utility trenching, drainage planning, and centralized waste handling
- Consolidated parcels reduce the need for cross-access easements or shared ownership structures
- Infrastructure layout benefits from economies of scale in stormwater, power, and telecom systems
