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What is NYC ZR § 113-12?

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This section establishes special front yard regulations for zoning lots along Ocean Parkway, requiring a 30-foot front yard with no obstructions such as porches or stairs. Driveways must be perpendicular to the street line or the street wall. Balconies may penetrate front yards by up to six feet, excluding Ocean Parkway. Applies to property owners along Ocean Parkway.

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§ 113-12 Special Front Yard Regulations

ZR § 113-12

For all zoning lots with frontage along Ocean Parkway, there shall be a 30 foot front yard. No obstructions including porches either open or enclosed, canopies or stairs are permitted within the front yard. Any driveway within such front yard shall be perpendicular to the street line or, in the case where the street wall is not parallel with the street line, the driveway shall be perpendicular to the street wall.

Balconies pursuant to Section 23-62 may, by a depth of not more than six feet, penetrate front yards, except along Ocean Parkway.

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