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What is NYC ZR § 33-292?

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This section outlines the requirements for open areas along the rear lot lines of zoning lots in Commercial Districts that adjoin Residence Districts. It specifies the necessary depth and maximum height of these yards, which must remain free from storage or processing activities. Applies to property owners in Commercial Districts adjacent to Residence Districts.

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§ 33-292 Required yards along district boundary coincident with rear lot lines of two adjoining zoning lots

ZR § 33-292

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

For districts other than C7 Districts In all districts, other than C7 Districts, along such portion of the rear lot line of a zoning lot in a Commercial District which coincides with a rear lot line of a zoning lot in an adjoining Residence District, an open area at a level not higher than indicated in the following table, shall be provided along such boundary and within the Commercial District. Such an open area shall not be used for storage or processing of any kind.

REQUIRED DEPTH OF YARD

Districts

Maximum Level of Yard

Depth

(in feet)

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

23 feet above curb level

30

C8

Curb level

REQUIRED YARD ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES COINCIDENT WITH REAR LOT LINES(33 - 292)

For C7 Districts For C7 Districts, where the portion of a rear lot line of a zoning lot coincides with the rear lot line of an adjoining Residence District, an open area not higher than 30 feet above curb level and at least 20 feet in depth shall be provided.

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