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What is NYC ZR § 24-361?

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This section outlines regulations for rear lot lines beyond 100 feet of a street line for corner lots and certain zoning lots. It specifies minimum rear yard depths required in various residential districts, depending on the relationship of the rear lot line to adjoining zoning lots. Applies to property owners in R1 through R12 districts.

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§ 24-361 Beyond one hundred feet of a street line

ZR § 24-361

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12

In all districts, as indicated, for corner lots, and for zoning lots that are bounded by two or more streets that are neither corner lots nor through lots, the portion of a side lot line beyond 100 feet of the street line that it intersects shall be considered a rear lot line and the following rules shall apply along such rear lot line:

(a)In all districts, a rear yard with a minimum depth of 30 feet shall be provided where such rear lot line coincides with a rear lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.

CORNER LOT

(b)In R1 through R5 Districts, a rear yard with a minimum depth of eight feet shall be provided where such rear lot line coincides with a side lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.

ZONING LOT BOUNDED BY TWO OR MORE STREETS (NEITHER A CORNER LOT NOR A THROUGH LOT)

(c)In R6 through R12 Districts, no rear yard shall be required where such rear lot line coincides with a side lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.

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