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What is NYC ZR § 139-223?

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This section outlines the required yard provisions along district boundaries in Commercial, Manufacturing, and Mixed Use Districts, superseding specific sections of the zoning resolution. It mandates open areas of specified dimensions when adjacent to Residence Districts. Applies to property owners in relevant zoning districts.

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§ 139-223 Required yards along district boundaries

ZR § 139-223

In Manufacturing and Mixed Use Districts, the provisions of Section 43-304 (Required front yards along district boundary located in a street) shall not apply.

In Commercial, Manufacturing, and Mixed Use Districts, the underlying yard requirements applying along district boundaries of Sections 33-292 (Required yards along district boundary coincident with rear lot lines of two adjoining zoning lots), 33-293 (Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in a Commercial District), 43-302 (Required yards along district boundary coincident with rear lot lines of two adjoining zoning lots) and 43-303 (Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in a Manufacturing District), shall be superseded by the provisions of this Section as follows:

(a)When side or rear lot lines coincide with a side lot line of a zoning lot in an adjoining Residence District, an open area not higher than curb level, and at least eight feet in depth, shall be provided; and

(b)Where side or rear lot lines coincide with the rear lot line of a zoning lot in an adjoining Residence District, an open area not higher than 30 feet above base plane and at least 20 feet in depth, shall be provided.

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