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What is NYC ZR § 43-261?

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This section defines the treatment of side lot lines beyond 100 feet from a street line for corner lots and zoning lots bounded by two or more streets. It mandates a minimum rear yard depth of 20 feet when the rear lot line aligns with an adjoining zoning lot's rear lot line. Applies to property developers and owners in specific zoning districts.

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§ 43-261 Beyond one hundred feet of a street line

ZR § 43-261

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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 BYTWO OR MORE STREETS(NEITHER A CORNER LOT NOR A THROUGH LOT)(33-261.2, 43-261.2)

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