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What is NYC ZR § 33-261?

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This section establishes that for corner lots and zoning lots bounded by two or more streets, the portion of a side lot line beyond 100 feet from the street line is considered a rear lot line. A rear yard with a minimum depth of 20 feet is required where this rear lot line aligns with that of an adjoining zoning lot. Applies to property owners with corner or specific zoning lot configurations.

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§ 33-261 Beyond one hundred feet of a street line

ZR § 33-261

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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 or 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 a rear yard with a minimum depth of 20 feet shall be provided where such rear lot line coincides with a rear lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.

CORNER LOT

(33-261.1, 43-261.1)

ZONING LOT BOUNDED BY TWO OR MORE STREETS (NEITHER A CORNER LOT NOR A THROUGH LOT)(33-261.2, 43-261.1)

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