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What is NYC ZR § 23-723?

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This section modifies yard regulations for zoning lots in R5 and R6 Districts. It specifies minimum front yard depths of five feet, or ten feet for corner lots, and mandates a rear yard depth of at least 20 feet for all rear lot lines. Applies to property owners in designated zoning districts.

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§ 23-723 Yard modifications

ZR § 23-723

For zoning lots utilizing the provisions of Section 23-72, inclusive, the yard regulations shall be modified as follows:

in R5 Districts without a letter suffix, the front yard regulations shall be modified as follows: a front yard shall be provided with a depth of not less than five feet provided that, for corner lots, one front yard with a depth of not less than 10 feet is required;

in R5 Districts and R6 Districts without a letter suffix, the rear yard regulations shall be modified to require a rear yard with a depth of not less than 20 feet at every rear lot line on any zoning lot.

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