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What is NYC ZR § 33-262?

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This section establishes the minimum depth requirements for rear yards in C7 Districts based on the height above the base plane. It also specifies that certain side lot lines may be treated as rear lot lines, necessitating compliance with the rear yard depth requirements. Applies to property owners in C7 Districts.

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§ 33-262 Minimum rear yards for C7 Districts

ZR § 33-262

In C7 Districts, a rear yard shall be provided at the minimum depth set forth in the table below for the applicable height above the base plane, at every rear lot line on any zoning lot.

REQUIRED DEPTH OF REAR YARD

In addition, where a portion of a side lot line beyond 100 feet of the street line coincides with a rear lot line of an adjoining zoning lot, such side lot line shall be considered a rear lot line and a rear yard shall be required with a minimum depth in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

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