Odor Setback Model
 
Land Use Factor

The land use factor ranges from 0.5 (agricultural, non-residential areas) to 1.0 (residential areas). In the input table, please select the most appropriate value for the area surrounding your farm.

Recommendations of land use factors by land use type and exposure percentage are given:

Land Use Factor
Land Use Type
Exposure % (odor free)
0.5
Agricultural, Few Residences
91
0.6
Rural Residential
94
0.7
Small Residential (< 50 homes)
96
0.8
Large Residential (50+ homes)
97
0.9
Town (< 5,000 people)
98
1.0
City (5,000+ people)
99