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What is NYC ZR § 24-34?

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This section outlines the minimum required front yard depths for various residential zoning districts (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5). It specifies that corner lots in R1-2 Districts may have a front yard depth of 15 feet. Applies to property owners in the specified residential districts.

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§ 24-34 Minimum Required Front Yards

ZR § 24-34

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

In the districts indicated, front yards shall be provided as set forth in the following table, except that for a corner lot in an R1-2 District, one front yard may have a depth of 15 feet.

District

Front Yard (in feet)

R1

20

R2 R3 R4

15

R5

10

R5D

5*

In R5D Districts, the provisions set forth in Section 23-321 (Basic front yard requirements) shall apply.

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