NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 64-331 — Special regulations for required yards and courts on zoning lots with cottage envelope buildings

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This section outlines special regulations for required yards and courts on zoning lots with cottage envelope buildings in specific residential districts. It allows modifications to lot coverage and front yard requirements based on adjacent properties. Applies to property owners in R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 districts with cottage envelope buildings.

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§ 64-331 Special regulations for required yards and courts on zoning lots with cottage envelope buildings

ZR § 64-331

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

In the districts indicated, for zoning lots containing cottage envelope buildings, the following yard and court regulations may be modified in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

Lot CoverageIn R1-2A, R2A, R3-1, R3-2, R4, R4-1, and R4A Districts, the lot coverage regulations need not apply. In lieu thereof, the yard requirements of this Section shall apply.

Front YardsFor the purpose of this Section, the area between the street line and the street wall line of adjacent buildings containing residences on the same or adjoining zoning lots fronting on the same street shall be considered adjacent front yards.Where an adjacent front yard is shallower than the minimum required pursuant to the applicable district regulations, then the front yard of the zoning lot containing cottage envelope buildings may be as shallow as the shallowest adjacent front yard.

Corner LotsWhere a corner lot has a lot area equal to or less than 3,000 square feet, only one front yard need be provided, and the remaining front lot line may be treated as a side lot line.

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