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What is NYC ZR § 33-26?

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This section mandates that a rear yard with a minimum depth of 20 feet must be established at every rear lot line on zoning lots, excluding C7 Districts. It also outlines specific provisions for shallow interior lots, through lots, and other special cases. Applies to property owners in various zoning districts.

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§ 33-26 Minimum Required Rear Yards

ZR § 33-26

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In all districts, other than C7 Districts, a rear yard with a depth of not less than 20 feet shall be provided at every rear lot line on any zoning lot except as otherwise provided in Sections 33-27 (Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots), 33-28 (Special Provisions for Through Lots) or 33-30 (OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR REAR YARDS). Rear yards shall also be provided along portions of side lot lines as set forth in Section 33-261 (Beyond one hundred feet of a street line).

For C7 Districts, the provisions of Section 33-262 shall apply. However, such provisions shall be modified by the provisions of 33-27, 33-28 or 33-30.

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