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What is NYC ZR § 23-333?

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This section outlines modified side yard requirements for residential buildings in specific zoning districts (R1-R5). It specifies that no side yards are required for qualifying sites, but if provided, they must have a minimum width of five feet. Applies to residential property owners in designated districts.

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§ 23-333 Modified side yard requirements for qualifying residential sites

ZR § 23-333

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

In the districts indicated, for residences on qualifying residential sites, no side yards shall be required. However, if any open area extending along a side lot line is provided at any level, it shall have a minimum width of five feet, measured perpendicular to the side lot line.

Furthermore, except as provided for by paragraph (c) of Section 23-332 (Basic side yard requirements in R1 through R5 Districts), where a building containing residences on an adjacent zoning lot has a side yard adjoining the subject zoning lot an open area with a minimum width of five feet, measured perpendicular to the side lot line shall be provided, and shall extend along the entire side lot line.

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