NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 33-291 — Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 District

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What is NYC ZR § 33-291?

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This section mandates the provision of an open area along the boundary of a Commercial District that coincides with the side lot line of a zoning lot in specified residential districts (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5). The required width or depth of this yard varies by commercial district. Applies to building owners in affected zoning areas.

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§ 33-291 Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 District

ZR § 33-291

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

In all districts, as indicated, along such portion of the boundary of a Commercial District that coincides with a side lot line of a zoning lot in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 District an open area not higher than curb level shall be provided within the Commercial District with at least the width or depth set forth in the following table. Such an open area shall not be used for accessory off-street loading, or for storage or processing of any kind.

Districts

Required Width or Depth of Yard (in feet)

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

8

C8

15

REQUIRED YARD ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARY COINCIDENT WITH SIDE LOT LINES(33 - 291)

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