NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 105-33 — Residential Lot Coverage Regulations on Sites Granted an Authorization Pursuant to Section 105-422

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This section establishes the maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage for residential buildings on zoning lots, referencing specific tables based on zoning district and slope. It applies to sites granted authorization under Section 105-422, affecting residential developers and property owners in designated districts.

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§ 105-33 Residential Lot Coverage Regulations on Sites Granted an Authorization Pursuant to Section 105-422

ZR § 105-33

The maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage for residences on a zoning lot shall be determined by Table I or Table II of this Section, as applicable.

TABLE I

PERMITTED PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE ON A TIER II ZONING LOT BY ZONING DISTRICT, AVERAGE PERCENT OF SLOPE AND RESIDENCE TYPE

Residence District*

R6

Average Percent of Slope

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

1-2 Family

Other

10–14.9

22.5

36.0

45.0

48.6

32.4

15–19.9

20.0

32.0

40.0

43.2

28.8

20–24.9

17.5

28.0

35.0

37.8

25.2

or Residence District equivalent when zoning lot is located within a Commercial District

If an authorization is granted for a development, enlargement or site alteration on a portion of a zoning lot having a steep slope or steep slope buffer pursuant to Section 105-422 (Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a Tier II site or portion of a zoning lot having a steep slope or steep slope buffer), the maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage for such zoning lot shall not exceed the maximum set forth in Table II of this Section.

TABLE II

PERMITTED PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE ON ANY ZONING LOT GRANTED AN AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 105-422 FOR MODIFICATION OF A STEEP SLOPE OR STEEP SLOPE BUFFER

12.5

25.0

27.0

18.0

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