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What is NYC ZR § 23-43?

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This section outlines the height and setback requirements for buildings in R6 through R12 zoning districts. It references additional sections for specific regulations and modifications, including provisions for towers. Applies to building owners and developers in these zoning districts.

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§ 23-43 Height and Setback Requirements in R6 Through R12 Districts

ZR § 23-43

R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12

In the districts indicated, the street wall location of a building shall be as set forth in Section 23-431, the height and setback regulations of a building or other structure shall be as set forth in Section 23-432, and standard setback provisions shall be as set forth in Section 23-433.

The maximum heights set forth in Section 23-432 may be modified for zoning lots meeting certain criteria, in accordance with Section 23-434, or where towers are permitted in accordance with Section 23-435. Additional height and setback provisions are set forth in Section 23-436 and Section 23-44, inclusive.

The height of all buildings or other structures shall be measured from the base plane. For the purposes of this Section, where base planes of different elevations apply to different portions of a building or other structure, each such portion of the building may be considered to be a separate building.

Lot coverages for towers, including maximums and minimums, where applicable, shall be applied at every level.

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