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What is NYC ZR § 43-26?

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This section mandates the provision of a minimum rear yard depth of 20 feet at every rear lot line on zoning lots in specified districts. Exceptions are noted for certain types of lots as detailed in related sections. Applies to property owners in applicable zoning districts.

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§ 43-26 Minimum Required Rear Yards

ZR § 43-26

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In all districts, other than districts with an A suffix, 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 43-27 (Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots), 43-28 (Special Provisions for Through Lots) or 43-31 (Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards). Rear yards shall also be provided along portions of side lot lines as set forth in Section 43-261 (Beyond one hundred feet of a street line).

For districts with an A suffix, the provisions of Section 43-262 shall apply. However, such provisions shall be modified by the provisions of 43-27 (Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots), 43-28 or 43-31.

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