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What is NYC ZR § 24-393?

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This section outlines the requirements for rear yards on zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines across various districts. It specifies minimum depth requirements for rear yards based on the relationship of the rear lot line to adjoining zoning lots. Applies to property owners in all zoning districts with multiple rear lot lines.

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§ 24-393 For zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines

ZR § 24-393

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In all districts, as indicated, for zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines, if a rear yard extends from a rear lot line away from the street line which is used to determine such rear lot line, 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.

(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.

(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.

(d)In all districts, for portions of through lots that have multiple rear lot lines and such portions are not subject to interior lot regulations, the street line bounding the zoning lot closest to such rear lot line shall be used to determine compliance with this Section.

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