New York City City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Title, Establishment of Controls and Interpretation of Regulations
- 11-00 TITLE
- 11-10 ESTABLISHMENT AND SCOPE OF CONTROLS, ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, AND INCORPORATION OF MAPS
- 11-11 Establishment of Control over Use and Bulk
- 11-12 Establishment of Districts
- 11-13 Public Parks
- 11-14 Incorporation of Maps
- 11-15 Environmental Requirements
- 11-16 Pierhead Lines, Bulkhead Lines and Marginal Streets
- 11-20 INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS
- 11-21 Provisions Are Minimum Requirements
- 11-22 Application of Overlapping Regulations
- 11-23 Demolition and Replacement
- 11-24 Equivalence of Use Group Classifications
- 11-25 District Designations Appended with Suffixes
- 11-27 Regulations Concerning Effective Date of Amendment and Alteration Permits
- 11-28 Regulations Concerning Effective Date of Permits Issued Pursuant to BSA Variances
- 11-30 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT
- 11-31 General Provisions
- 11-33 Building Permits for Minor or Major Development or Other Construction Issued Before Effective Date of Amendment
- 11-34 Additional Provisions for Extension of Period to Complete Construction
- 11-40 EXCEPTIONS, VARIANCES, AUTHORIZATIONS OR PERMITS
- 11-41 Exceptions, Variances or Permits Previously Authorized Pursuant to the 1916 Zoning Resolution
- 11-42 Lapse of Authorization or Special Permit Granted by the City Planning Commission Pursuant to the 1961 Zoning Resolution
- 11-43 Renewal of Authorization or Special Permit
- 11-44 Special Permits Granted Prior to August 12, 2004
- 11-45 Authorizations or Permits in Lower Density Growth Management Areas
- 11-46 Special Vesting Provisions
- 11-47 Applications for Certain Approvals Filed Prior to December 5, 2024
- 11-50 SEPARABILITY
- 11-60 VIOLATIONS
- 11-70 EFFECTIVE DATE
- Chapter 2 - Construction of Language and Definitions
- 12-00 RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE
- 12-10 DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 - Comprehensive Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations in the Manhattan Core
- 13-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 13-10 PERMITTED OFF-STREET PARKING IN THE MANHATTAN CORE
- 13-20 SPECIAL RULES FOR MANHATTAN CORE PARKING FACILITIES
- 13-30 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS IN THE MANHATTAN CORE
- 13-40 CERTIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS AND SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE MANHATTAN CORE
- 13-41 General Provisions
- 13-42 Requirements for Applications
- 13-43 Certifications in the Manhattan Core
- 13-44 Authorizations in the Manhattan Core
- 13-45 Special Permits for Additional Parking Spaces
- 13-451 Additional parking spaces for residential growth
- 13-452 Additional parking spaces for health care, arts or public assembly uses
- 13-453 Additional parking spaces for economic development uses
- 13-454 Additional parking spaces for large development sites
- 13-455 Additional parking spaces for existing accessory off-street parking facilities
- Chapter 5 - Residential Conversion within Existing Buildings
- 15-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 15-10 REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL CONVERSIONS WITHIN EXISTING BUILDINGS IN RESIDENCE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 15-20 AUTHORIZATION
- Chapter 6 - Comprehensive Off-street Parking Regulations in the Long Island City Area
- 16-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 16-10 PERMITTED OFF-STREET PARKING IN THE LONG ISLAND CITY AREA
- 16-20 SPECIAL RULES FOR PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE LONG ISLAND CITY AREA
- 16-30 AUTHORIZATIONS AND SPECIAL PERMITS
- 16-31 General Provisions
- 16-32 Requirements for Applications
- 16-33 Relationship to Public Improvement Projects
- 16-34 Authorizations
- 16-35 Special Permits
ARTICLE II
Residence District Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent
- 21-00 GENERAL PURPOSES OF RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
- 21-10 PURPOSES OF SPECIFIC RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 2 - Use Regulations
- 22-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 22-10 USE ALLOWANCES
- 22-11 Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses
- 22-12 Use Group II – Residences
- 22-13 Use Group III – Community Facilities
- 22-14 Use Group IV – Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure
- 22-15 Use Group V – Transient Accommodations
- 22-17 Use Group VII – Offices and Laboratories
- 22-18 Use Group VIII – Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces
- 22-20 SIGN REGULATIONS
- 22-21 Definitions
- 22-22 Permitted Non-illuminated Accessory Signs
- 22-23 Signs on Lots Containing Certain Community Facilities
- 22-24 Additional Regulations
- 22-25 Number of Signs
- 22-26 Advertising Signs on Waterways
- Chapter 3 - Residential Bulk Regulations in Residence Districts
- 23-00 APPLICABILITY AND GENERAL PURPOSES
- 23-10 LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH REGULATIONS
- 23-20 FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 23-30 YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN AREA REGULATIONS
- 23-31 General Provisions
- 23-32 Front Yard Requirements
- 23-33 Side Yard Requirements
- 23-331 Permitted obstructions in certain side yards
- 23-332 Basic side yard requirements in R1 through R5 Districts
- 23-333 Modified side yard requirements for qualifying residential sites
- 23-334 Modified side yard requirements for existing narrow zoning lots
- 23-335 Side yard requirements for R6 through R12 Districts
- 23-34 Rear Yard and Rear Yard Equivalent Requirements
- 23-35 Court Regulations
- 23-36 Maximum Lot Coverage
- 23-37 Other Open Area Regulations
- 23-38 Special Rules for Certain Areas
- 23-40 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 23-41 Permitted Obstructions
- 23-42 Height and Setback Requirements in R1 Through R5 Districts
- 23-421 Basic pitched-roof envelopes for certain districts
- 23-422 Basic flat-roof envelopes for certain districts
- 23-423 Standard setback regulations
- 23-424 Height and setback requirements for qualifying residential sites
- 23-425 Height and setback modifications for large sites
- 23-426 Additional height and setback provisions
- 23-43 Height and Setback Requirements in R6 Through R12 Districts
- 23-44 Special Provisions for Certain Areas
- 23-50 DENSITY REGULATIONS
- 23-60 ADDITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS
- 23-70 ALTERNATIVE BULK REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS
- 23-71 Predominantly Built-up Areas
- 23-72 Portions of Community District 12 in the Borough of Brooklyn
- 23-73 Special Provisions for Sky Exposure Plane Buildings
- 23-731 Applicability
- 23-732 Floor area ratio and open space ratio in R6 through R9 Districts
- 23-733 Floor area ratios in R9 and R10 Districts
- 23-734 Permitted obstructions in open space
- 23-735 Special yard, court and other area regulations
- 23-736 Special height and setback regulations for sky exposure plane buildings
- 23-737 Tower regulations
- 23-738 Height limitations for narrow buildings or enlargements
- 23-739 Limited Height Districts
- Chapter 4 - Bulk Regulations for Community Facilities in Residence Districts
- 24-00 APPLICABILITY, GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- 24-01 Applicability of This Chapter
- 24-02 Applicability in Special Situations
- 24-03 General Purposes of Community Facility Bulk Regulations
- 24-04 Applicability of Article II, Chapter 3 Regulations
- 24-05 Buildings Containing Certain Community Facility Uses
- 24-06 Modification of Bulk Regulations in Certain Districts
- 24-07 Street Tree Planting
- 24-08 Planting Strips
- 24-10 FLOOR AREA AND LOT COVERAGE REGULATIONS
- 24-11 Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Percentage of Lot Coverage
- 24-12 Height and Application of Lot Coverage
- 24-13 Floor Area Bonus for Deep Front and Wide Side Yards
- 24-14 Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza
- 24-15 Floor Area Bonus for Arcades
- 24-16 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Containing Both Community Facility and Residential Uses
- 24-161 Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots containing community facility and residential uses
- 24-162 Maximum floor area ratios and special floor area limitations for zoning lots containing residential and community facility uses in certain districts
- 24-163 Lot coverage for zoning lots containing community facility and residential uses
- 24-164 Balconies
- 24-17 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries or Subject to Different Bulk Regulations
- 24-18 Special Floor Area Ratio and Related Bulk Provisions for Certain Areas
- 24-20 APPLICABILITY OF DENSITY REGULATIONS TO ZONING LOTS CONTAINING BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITY USES
- 24-30 YARD REGULATIONS
- 24-31 Applicability of Yard Regulations
- 24-32 Level of Yards and Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- 24-33 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- 24-34 Minimum Required Front Yards
- 24-35 Minimum Required Side Yards
- 24-36 Minimum Required Rear Yards
- 24-37 Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- 24-38 Special Provisions for Through Lots
- 24-39 Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards
- 24-40 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ZONING LOTS DIVIDED BY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- 24-50 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 24-51 Permitted Obstructions
- 24-52 Maximum Height of Walls and Required Setbacks
- 24-53 Alternate Front Setbacks
- 24-54 Tower Regulations
- 24-55 Required Side and Rear Setbacks
- 24-56 Special Height and Setback Provisions for Certain Areas
- 24-57 Modifications of Height and Setback Regulations
- 24-58 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 24-59 Special Height Limitations
- 24-60 COURT REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN WINDOWS AND WALLS OR LOT LINES
- 24-61 General Provisions and Applicability
- 24-62 Minimum Dimensions of Courts
- 24-63 Outer Court Regulations
- 24-64 Inner Court Regulations
- 24-65 Minimum Distance Between Required Windows and Walls or Lot Lines
- 24-66 Modifications of Court Regulations or Distance Requirements
- 24-67 Permitted Obstructions in Courts
- 24-00 APPLICABILITY, GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 5 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 25-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- 25-01 General Purposes
- 25-02 Applicability
- 25-021 Applicability of regulations in the Manhattan Core and Long Island City area
- 25-022 Applicability of regulations to non-profit hospital staff dwellings
- 25-023 Applicability of regulations to certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas
- 25-024 Applicability of regulations in flood zones
- 25-10 PERMITTED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 25-11 General Provisions
- 25-12 Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities
- 25-13 Modification of Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities
- 25-14 Exceptions to Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities
- 25-15 Maximum Spaces for Single-Family Detached Residences
- 25-16 Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences
- 25-17 Modification of Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences
- 25-18 Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses
- 25-19 Modification of Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses
- 25-20 REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENCES
- 25-21 Required Parking in the Inner Transit Zone
- 25-22 Required Parking in the Outer Transit Zone
- 25-23 Required Parking Beyond the Greater Transit Zone
- 25-24 Special Provisions for Certain Areas
- 25-30 REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR PERMITTED NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
- 25-31 General Provisions
- 25-32 Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements
- 25-33 Waiver of Requirements for Spaces Below Minimum Number
- 25-34 Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden
- 25-35 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 25-36 Waiver of Requirements for Certain Small Zoning Lots
- 25-37 Waiver for Mixed-Use Developments
- 25-40 RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATION OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 25-50 RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION AND USE OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 25-60 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED OR REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 25-61 General Provisions
- 25-62 Size and Location of Spaces
- 25-621 Location of parking spaces in certain districts
- 25-622 Location of parking spaces in lower density growth management areas
- 25-623 Maneuverability standards for community facility uses
- 25-624 Special parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas
- 25-625 Special certification to modify the parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas
- 25-626 Calculating floor area in parking facilities with lift systems, or in automated parking facilities
- 25-63 Location of Access to the Street
- 25-64 Surfacing
- 25-65 Screening
- 25-66 Parking Lot Landscaping
- 25-67 For Parking Facilities Containing Car Sharing Vehicles
- 25-70 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 25-80 BICYCLE PARKING
- 25-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 6 - Special Urban Design Regulations
- 26-00 APPLICABILITY OF THIS CHAPTER
- 26-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN R9 AND R10 DISTRICTS
- 26-20 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS
- 26-21 Requirements for Private Roads
- 26-22 Requirements for Sidewalks, Street Trees and Planting
- 26-23 Yards
- 26-24 Requirements for Curbs and Curb Cuts
- 26-25 Parking Location and Curb Cuts Accessing Driveways
- 26-26 Modification and Waiver Provisions
- 26-27 Waiver of Bulk Regulations Within Unimproved Streets
- 26-30 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS IN LOWER DENSITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS
- 26-40 STREET TREE PLANTING AND PLANTING STRIP REQUIREMENTS
- 26-50 SPECIAL SCREENING AND ENCLOSURE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7 - Additional Regulations and Administration in Residence Districts
- 27-00 APPLICABILITY, GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- 27-10 ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- 27-11 Definitions
- 27-12 General Provisions
- 27-13 Applicability
- 27-14 Methods of Providing Affordable Housing
- 27-15 MIH Zoning Lots and UAP Zoning Lots
- 27-16 Requirements for MIH Sites or UAP Sites
- 27-20 ANTI-HARASSMENT
ARTICLE III
Commercial District Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent
- 31-00 GENERAL PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 31-10 PURPOSES OF SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 31-11 C1 Local Commercial Districts
- 31-12 C2 Local Commercial Districts
- 31-13 C3 Waterfront Recreation Districts
- 31-14 C4 General Commercial Districts
- 31-15 C5 General Central Commercial Districts
- 31-16 C6 General Central Commercial Districts
- 31-17 C7 General Commercial Districts
- 31-18 C8 General Service Districts
- 31-20 SPECIAL MIDTOWN DISTRICT
- Chapter 2 - Use Regulations
- 32-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 32-10 USE ALLOWANCES
- 32-11 Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses
- 32-111 Use Group I – general use allowances
- 32-112 Use Group I – uses subject to size limitations
- 32-113 Use Group I – uses subject to additional conditions
- 32-114 Use Group I – uses subject to open use allowances
- 32-115 Use Group I – uses permitted by special permit
- 32-116 Use Group I – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 32-12 Use Group II – Residences
- 32-13 Use Group III – Community Facilities
- 32-14 Use Group IV – Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure
- 32-15 Use Group V – Transient Accommodations
- 32-151 Use Group V – general use allowances
- 32-152 Use Group V – uses permitted with limited applicability
- 32-153 Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions
- 32-154 Use Group V – uses subject to open use allowances
- 32-155 Use Group V – uses permitted by special permit
- 32-156 Use Group V – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 32-16 Use Group VI – Retail and Services
- 32-161 Use Group VI – general use allowances
- 32-162 Use Group VI - uses subject to size limitations
- 32-163 Use Group VI – uses subject to additional conditions
- 32-164 Use Group VI – uses subject to open use allowances
- 32-165 Use Group VI - uses permitted by special permit
- 32-166 Use Group VI – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 32-17 Use Group VII – Offices and Laboratories
- 32-18 Use Group VIII – Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces
- 32-181 Use Group VIII – general use allowances
- 32-182 Use Group VIII – uses subject to size limitations
- 32-183 Use Group VIII – uses subject to additional conditions
- 32-184 Use Group VIII – uses subject to open use allowances
- 32-185 Use Group VIII – uses permitted by special permit
- 32-186 Use Group VIII – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 32-19 Use Group IX – Storage
- 32-191 Use Group IX – general use allowances
- 32-192 Use Group IX – uses permitted with limited applicability
- 32-193 Use Group IX – uses subject to size limitations
- 32-194 Use Group IX – uses subject to additional conditions
- 32-195 Use Group IX – uses subject to open use allowances
- 32-196 Use Group IX – uses permitted by special permit
- 32-197 Use Group IX – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 32-11 Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses
- 32-20 Use Group X – Production Uses
- 32-30 STREETSCAPE REGULATIONS
- 32-301 Definitions
- 32-302 Exceptions
- 32-303 Applicability for zoning lots with multiple buildings
- 32-31 Regulations for Tier A Street Frontages
- 32-32 Regulations for Tier B Street Frontages
- 32-33 Regulations for Tier C Street Frontages
- 32-34 Regulations for Existing Buildings
- 32-35 Special Rules for Certain Areas
- 32-40 SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS
- 32-41 Enclosure Within Buildings
- 32-42 Location Within Buildings
- 32-43 Limitations on Business Entrances, Show Windows or Signs
- 32-60 SIGN REGULATIONS
- 32-61 Definitions
- 32-62 Permitted Signs
- 32-63 Permitted Advertising Signs
- 32-64 Surface Area and Illumination Provisions
- 32-65 Permitted Projection or Height of Signs
- 32-651 Permitted projection in C6-5 or C6-7 Districts
- 32-652 Permitted projection in all other Commercial Districts
- 32-653 Additional regulations for projecting signs
- 32-654 Height of signs in C8 Districts
- 32-655 Height of signs in all other Commercial Districts
- 32-656 Height of signs above roof
- 32-657 Roof signs
- 32-66 Additional Regulations for Signs Near Certain Parks and Designated Arterial Highways
- 32-67 Special Provisions for Certain Areas
- 32-68 Permitted Signs on Residential or Mixed Buildings
- 32-69 Additional Sign Regulations for Adult Establishments
- Chapter 3 - Bulk Regulations for Commercial or Community Facility Buildings in Commercial Districts
- 33-00 APPLICABILITY, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 33-10 FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 33-11 Definitions
- 33-12 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
- 33-121 In districts with bulk governed by Residence District bulk regulations
- 33-122 Commercial buildings in all other Commercial Districts
- 33-123 Community facility buildings or buildings used for both community facility and commercial uses in all other Commercial Districts
- 33-124 Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- 33-13 Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza
- 33-14 Floor Area Bonus for Arcades
- 33-15 Floor Area Bonus for Front Yards
- 33-16 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 33-20 YARD REGULATIONS
- 33-21 Definitions
- 33-22 Level of Yards
- 33-23 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- 33-24 Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- 33-25 Minimum Required Side Yards
- 33-26 Minimum Required Rear Yards
- 33-27 Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- 33-28 Special Provisions for Through Lots
- 33-29 Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries
- 33-291 Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 District
- 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
- 33-30 OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR REAR YARDS
- 33-40 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 33-41 Definitions
- 33-42 Permitted Obstructions
- 33-43 Maximum Height of Walls and Required Setbacks
- 33-44 Alternate Front Setbacks
- 33-45 Tower Regulations
- 33-451 In certain specified Commercial Districts
- 33-452 Community facility buildings in C1 or C2 Districts when mapped within R7-2 through R12 Districts
- 33-453 Community facility buildings in certain specified Commercial Districts
- 33-454 Towers on small lots
- 33-455 Alternate regulations for towers on lots bounded by two or more streets
- 33-456 Alternate setback regulations on lots bounded by two or more streets
- 33-457 Tower setbacks on narrow blocks
- 33-46 Height and Setback Provisions for C7 Districts
- 33-47 Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- 33-48 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 33-49 Special Height and Setback Limitations
- 33-50 COURT REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN WINDOWS AND WALLS OR LOT LINES
- Chapter 4 - Bulk Regulations for Residential Buildings in Commercial Districts
- 34-00 APPLICABILITY AND DEFINITIONS
- 34-10 APPLICABILITY OF RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS
- 34-20 EXCEPTIONS TO APPLICABILITY OF RESIDENCE DISTRICT CONTROLS
- 34-21 General Provisions
- 34-22 Modification of Floor Area Regulations
- 34-23 Modification of Yard and Open Area Regulations
- 34-24 Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- Chapter 5 - Bulk Regulations for Mixed Buildings in Commercial Districts
- 35-00 APPLICABILITY
- 35-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 35-20 APPLICABILITY OF RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS
- 35-21 General Provisions
- 35-22 Residential Bulk Regulations in C1 or C2 Districts Whose Bulk Is Governed by Surrounding Residence District
- 35-23 Residential Bulk Regulations in Other C1 or C2 Districts or in C3, C4, C5 or C6 Districts
- 35-24 Applicability of Residential Bulk Rules to Non-residential Portions of Mixed Buildings
- 35-30 APPLICABILITY OF FLOOR AREA AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS
- 35-31 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
- 35-32 Maximum Floor Area for Mixed Buildings on Qualifying Residential Sites
- 35-33 Maximum Floor Area and Special Provisions for Mixed Buildings or Zoning Lots With Multiple Buildings Containing Community Facility Use in Certain Districts
- 35-34 Existing Public Amenities for Which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been Received
- 35-35 Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza or Arcade
- 35-36 Special Floor Area Ratio and Related Bulk Provisions for Certain Areas
- 35-40 APPLICABILITY OF DENSITY REGULATIONS
- 35-50 MODIFICATION OF YARD REGULATIONS
- 35-60 MODIFICATION OF HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 35-70 MODIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS
- 35-80 ALTERNATIVE BULK REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS
- 35-81 Special Provisions for Sky Exposure Plane Buildings
- Chapter 6 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 36-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- 36-01 General Purposes
- 36-02 Applicability of District Regulations
- 36-021 Applicability of regulations of C6-1A Districts
- 36-022 Applicability of regulations in C4-1 Districts
- 36-023 Applicability of regulations in the Manhattan Core and the Long Island City area
- 36-024 Applicability of regulations to non-profit hospital staff dwellings
- 36-025 Applicability of regulations in flood zones
- 36-026 Applicability of regulations to public parking garages and public parking lots
- 36-03 Definitions
- 36-10 PERMITTED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 36-20 REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR COMMERCIAL OR COMMUNITY FACILITY USES
- 36-21 General Provisions
- 36-22 Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements
- 36-23 Waiver of Requirements for Spaces Below Minimum Number
- 36-24 Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden
- 36-25 Waiver for Certain Small Zoning Lots or Establishments
- 36-26 Waiver for Mixed-use Developments
- 36-30 REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENCES WHEN PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 36-40 RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION AND USE OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 36-41 General Provisions
- 36-42 Off-site Spaces for Residences
- 36-43 Off-site Spaces for Commercial or Community Facility Uses
- 36-44 Joint and Shared Facilities
- 36-45 Additional Regulations for Required Spaces When Provided Off Site
- 36-46 Restrictions on Use of Accessory Parking Spaces and Spaces in Public Parking Garages
- 36-47 Restrictions on Automotive Repairs and Sale of Motor Fuel
- 36-48 Electric Vehicle Charging
- 36-50 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED OR REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 36-51 General Provisions
- 36-52 Size, Location and Identification of Spaces
- 36-53 Width of Curb Cuts and Location of Access to the Street
- 36-54 Surfacing
- 36-55 Screening
- 36-56 Accessory Off-Street Parking Spaces in Public Garages
- 36-57 Parking Lot Maneuverability and Curb Cut Regulations
- 36-58 Cross Access Connections in the Borough of Staten Island
- 36-581 Applicability
- 36-582 Certification of cross access connections
- 36-583 Site planning criteria for cross access connections
- 36-584 Establishment of location of required cross access connection
- 36-585 Recordation and notice requirements
- 36-586 Certification that no connection is required, relocation of previously certified connections and voluntary connections
- 36-587 Authorizations for waivers or modifications of cross access connections
- 36-60 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 36-61 Permitted Accessory Off-street Loading Berths
- 36-62 Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths
- 36-63 Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden
- 36-64 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 36-65 Joint Loading Berths Serving Two or More Buildings
- 36-66 Additional Regulations for Permitted or Required Berths
- 36-70 BICYCLE PARKING
- 36-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 7 - Special Urban Design Regulations
- 37-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 37-10 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE ROADS AND LOWER DENSITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS
- 37-20 SPECIAL SCREENING AND ENCLOSURE PROVISIONS
- 37-30 SPECIAL GROUND FLOOR LEVEL URBAN DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS
- 37-40 OFF-STREET RELOCATION OR RENOVATION OF A SUBWAY STAIR
- 37-50 REQUIREMENTS FOR PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SPACE
- 37-60 PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN AREAS EXISTING PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2007
- 37-61 Design Standards
- 37-62 Changes to Existing Publicly Accessible Open Areas
- 37-70 PUBLIC PLAZAS
- 37-71 Basic Design Criteria
- 37-72 Access and Circulation
- 37-73 Kiosks and Open Air Cafes
- 37-74 Amenities
- 37-75 Signs
- 37-76 Mandatory Allocation of Frontages for Permitted Uses
- 37-77 Maintenance
- 37-78 Compliance
- 37-80 ARCADES
- 37-90 PARKING LOTS
- 37-91 Applicability
- 37-92 Landscaping
- 37-93 Maintenance
- 37-94 Refuse Storage
- 37-95 Modifications of Design Standards
- 37-96 Landscaping Selection Lists
ARTICLE IV
Manufacturing District Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent
- Chapter 2 - Use Regulations
- 42-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 42-10 USE ALLOWANCES
- 42-11 Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses
- 42-12 Use Group II - Residences
- 42-13 Use Group III – Community Facilities
- 42-14 Use Group IV – Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure
- 42-15 Use Group V – Transient Accommodations
- 42-16 Use Group VI – Retail and Services
- 42-17 Use Group VII – Offices and Laboratories
- 42-18 Use Group VIII – Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces
- 42-181 Use Group VIII – general use allowances
- 42-182 Use Group VIII – uses subject to size limitations
- 42-183 Use Group VIII – uses subject to additional conditions
- 42-184 Use Group VIII – uses subject to open use allowances
- 42-185 Use Group VIII – uses permitted by special permit
- 42-186 Use Group VIII – additional provisions for parking requirement category
- 42-19 Use Group IX – Storage
- 42-20 Use Group X – Production Uses
- 42-30 SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN AREAS AND DISTRICTS
- 42-31 Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Districts
- 42-311 Residential uses in M1-1D through M1-5D Districts
- 42-312 Use regulations in M1-6D Districts
- 42-313 Use regulations in M1-5M and M1-6M Districts
- 42-314 Use regulations in certain M1-1, M1-5 and M1-6 Districts
- 42-315 Use regulations in M1-5B Districts
- 42-316 Use regulations in Manufacturing Districts with an A suffix
- 42-31 Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Districts
- 42-40 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- 42-41 Performance Standards Regulating Noise
- 42-42 Performance Standards Regulating Vibration
- 42-43 Performance Standards Regulating Smoke, Dust and Other Particulate Matter
- 42-44 Performance Standards Regulating Odorous Matter
- 42-45 Performance Standards Regulating Toxic Noxious Matter
- 42-46 Performance Standards Regulating Radiation Hazards
- 42-47 Performance Standards Regulating Fire and Explosive Hazards
- 42-471 Definitions
- 42-472 Classifications
- 42-473 Regulations applying to Class I materials or products
- 42-474 Regulations applying to Class II materials or products
- 42-475 Regulations applying to Class III materials or products
- 42-476 Regulations applying to Class IV materials or products
- 42-477 Regulations applying to oxygen manufacture, storage, or utilization
- 42-48 Performance Standards Regulating Humidity, Heat or Glare
- 42-50 SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS
- 42-60 SIGN REGULATIONS
- 42-61 Definitions
- 42-62 Permitted Signs
- 42-63 Surface Area and Illumination Provisions
- 42-64 Permitted Projection or Height of Signs
- 42-65 Additional Regulations for Signs Near Certain Parks and Designated Arterial Highways
- 42-66 Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries
- 42-67 Additional Sign Regulations for Adult Establishments
- 42-68 Signs Erected Prior to December 13, 2000
- 42-69 Sign Regulations in M1-6D Districts
- Chapter 3 - Bulk Regulations
- 43-00 APPLICABILITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 43-10 FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 43-11 Definitions
- 43-12 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
- 43-13 Floor Area in Manufacturing Districts With an A Suffix
- 43-14 Floor Area Bonus for Public Plazas and Arcades
- 43-15 Existing Public Amenities for which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been Received
- 43-16 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 43-17 Special Provisions for Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists in M1-5B Districts
- 43-20 YARD REGULATIONS
- 43-21 Definitions
- 43-22 Level of Yards
- 43-23 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- 43-24 Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- 43-25 Minimum Required Side Yards
- 43-26 Minimum Required Rear Yards
- 43-27 Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- 43-28 Special Provisions for Through Lots
- 43-29 Special Provisions Applying Along Railroad Right-of-way
- 43-30 SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- 43-301 Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 District
- 43-302 Required yards along district boundary coincident with rear lot lines of two adjoining zoning lots
- 43-303 Required yards along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in a Manufacturing District
- 43-304 Required front yards along district boundary located in a street
- 43-31 Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards
- 43-32 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 43-33 Modifications of Rear Yard Regulations
- 43-40 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 43-41 Definitions
- 43-42 Permitted Obstructions
- 43-43 Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks
- 43-44 Alternate Front Setbacks
- 43-45 Tower Regulations
- 43-46 Height and Setback Provisions for Districts With an A Suffix
- 43-47 Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- 43-48 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 43-50 COURT REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN WINDOWS AND WALLS OR LOT LINES
- 43-60 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 44-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
- 44-01 General Purposes
- 44-02 Applicability
- 44-021 Applicability of regulations in the Manhattan Core and the Long Island City area
- 44-022 Applicability of regulations in M1-1D through M1-5D Districts
- 44-023 Applicability of regulations in M1-6D Districts
- 44-024 Applicability of regulations in an M1-1 District in Community District 12 in the Borough of Queens
- 44-025 Applicability of regulations to public parking garages and public parking lots
- 44-03 Definitions
- 44-10 PERMITTED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 44-20 REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 44-21 General Provisions
- 44-22 Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements
- 44-23 Waiver of Requirements for Spaces Below Minimum Number or Certain Small Zoning Lots, Developments or Enlargements
- 44-24 Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would be Forbidden
- 44-25 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 44-26 Special Provisions for Expansion of Existing Manufacturing Buildings
- 44-27 Parking Regulations for Zoning Lots Containing Self-Service Storage Facilities in Designated Areas
- 44-30 RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION AND USE OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 44-31 General Provisions
- 44-32 Off-site Spaces for All Permitted Uses
- 44-33 Joint and Shared Facilities
- 44-34 Additional Regulations for Required Spaces When Provided Off-Site
- 44-35 Restrictions on Use of Accessory Parking Spaces and Spaces in Public Parking Garages and Public Parking Lots
- 44-36 Restrictions on Automotive Repairs and Sale of Motor Fuel
- 44-37 Electric Vehicle Charging
- 44-40 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED OR REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
- 44-41 General Provisions
- 44-42 Size and Identification of Spaces
- 44-43 Location of Access to the Street
- 44-44 Surfacing
- 44-45 Screening
- 44-46 Accessory Off-street Parking Spaces in Public Parking Garages
- 44-47 Parking Lot Maneuverability and Curb Cut Regulations
- 44-48 Parking Lot Landscaping
- 44-49 Cross Access Connections in Manufacturing Districts in the Borough of Staten Island
- 44-50 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 44-51 Permitted Accessory Off-street Loading Berths
- 44-52 Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths
- 44-53 Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden
- 44-54 Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 44-55 Joint Loading Berths Serving Two or More Buildings
- 44-56 Additional Regulations for Permitted or Required Berths
- 44-561 Size of required loading berths
- 44-562 Location of access to the street
- 44-563 Restrictions on location of berths near Residence Districts
- 44-564 Surfacing
- 44-565 Screening
- 44-566 Regulations for permitted or required loading berths for zoning lots containing self-service storage facilities in designated areas
- 44-60 BICYCLE PARKING
- 44-00 GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE V
Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Buildings
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent
- Chapter 2 - Non-Conforming Uses
- 52-00 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 52-10 CONTINUATION OF NON-CONFORMING USE
- 52-20 REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS
- 52-30 CHANGE OF NON-CONFORMING USE
- 52-31 General Provisions
- 52-32 Land with Minor Improvements
- 52-33 Certain Uses in Residence Districts
- 52-34 Commercial Uses in Residence Districts
- 52-35 Certain Uses in Commercial Districts
- 52-36 Non-Conforming Commercial Uses in Commercial Districts
- 52-37 Non-Conforming Commercial Uses in Manufacturing Districts
- 52-38 Special Regulations for Adult Establishments
- 52-40 ENLARGEMENTS OR EXTENSIONS
- 52-50 DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION
- 52-60 DISCONTINUANCE
- 52-70 TERMINATION OF CERTAIN NON-CONFORMING USES AFTER AMORTIZATION
- 52-80 REGULATIONS APPLYING TO NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
- Chapter 3 - Conforming Uses in Violation of Supplementary Use Regulations
- Chapter 4 - Non-Complying Buildings
- 54-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 54-10 CONTINUATION OF USE
- 54-20 REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS
- 54-30 ENLARGEMENTS OR CONVERSIONS
- 54-40 DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION IN NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS
- 54-50 MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER
ARTICLE VI
Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Areas
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Regulations Applying Around Major Airports
- 61-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 61-10 FLIGHT OBSTRUCTION AREAS FOR MAJOR AIRPORTS
- 61-20 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
- 61-30 DEFINITIONS
- 61-40 TABLES OR DIAGRAMS
- Chapter 2 - Special Regulations Applying in the Waterfront Area
- 62-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 62-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 62-20 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 62-21 Classification of Uses in the Waterfront Area
- 62-22 Commercial Docking Facilities
- 62-23 Accessory Residential Docking Facilities
- 62-24 Uses on Piers and Platforms
- 62-25 Uses on Floating Structures
- 62-26 Special Use Regulations for Public Parking Facilities
- 62-27 Special Use Regulations for Playgrounds or Private Parks
- 62-28 Special Sign Regulations
- 62-29 Special Use Regulations for Medium- and High-density Districts
- 62-30 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 62-31 Bulk Computations on Waterfront Zoning Lots
- 62-32 Floor Area Regulations on Waterfront Blocks
- 62-321 Floor area regulations for R1 through R5 Districts
- 62-322 Floor area regulations for R6 through R12 Districts
- 62-323 Community facility and commercial uses in Residence Districts
- 62-324 Buildings in Commercial Districts
- 62-325 Buildings in Manufacturing Districts
- 62-326 Maximum floor area ratio for a mixed use building in a Special Mixed Use District
- 62-33 Special Yard and Lot Coverage Regulations on Waterfront Blocks
- 62-34 Height and Setback Regulations on Waterfront Blocks
- 62-341 Height and setback regulations in lower density districts
- 62-342 Height and setback regulations in medium- and high-density districts with a letter suffix
- 62-343 Height and setback regulations in other medium- and high-density districts
- 62-344 Developments on piers
- 62-345 Developments on floating structures
- 62-35 Special Ground Floor Regulations on Waterfront Blocks
- 62-36 Special Bulk Regulations in Certain Areas Within Community District 1, Brooklyn
- 62-40 SPECIAL PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- 62-41 Special Regulations for Accessory Residential Parking Facilities
- 62-42 Special Regulations for Accessory Non-residential Parking Facilities
- 62-43 Parking Requirements for Commercial Docking Facilities
- 62-44 Parking and Loading Requirements for Floating Structures
- 62-45 Supplementary Regulations for All Parking Facilities
- 62-46 Supplementary Regulations for Loading Facilities
- 62-47 Special Parking and Loading Regulations for Waterfront Access Plan BK-1
- 62-50 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUAL CORRIDORS AND WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- 62-51 Applicability of Visual Corridor Requirements
- 62-52 Applicability of Waterfront Public Access Area Requirements
- 62-53 Requirements for Shore Public Walkways
- 62-54 Requirements for Public Access on Piers
- 62-55 Requirements for Public Access on Floating Structures
- 62-56 Requirements for Upland Connections
- 62-57 Requirements for Supplemental Public Access Areas
- 62-58 Requirements for Water-Dependent Uses and Other Developments
- 62-59 Special Regulations for Zoning Lots That Include Parks
- 62-60 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- 62-61 General Provisions Applying to Waterfront Public Access Areas
- 62-62 Design Requirements for Shore Public Walkways and Supplemental Public Access Areas
- 62-63 Design Requirements for Public Access on Piers and Floating Structures
- 62-64 Design Requirements for Upland Connections
- 62-65 Public Access Design Reference Standards
- 62-70 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- 62-80 SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS
- 62-81 Certifications by the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission
- 62-82 Authorizations by the City Planning Commission
- 62-821 Modification of requirements for ferries and sightseeing, excursion or sport fishing vessels
- 62-822 Modification of waterfront public access area and visual corridor requirements
- 62-823 Modification of use regulations in C3 Districts
- 62-824 Modifications to passenger queuing shelters for ferry or water taxi docking facilities
- 62-825 Modifications for wind energy systems
- 62-83 Special Permits by the City Planning Commission
- 62-831 General provisions
- 62-832 Docks for passenger ocean vessels in C6 Districts
- 62-833 Docks for ferries or water taxis in Residence Districts
- 62-834 Uses on floating structures
- 62-835 Developments on piers or platforms
- 62-836 Public parking facilities on waterfront blocks
- 62-837 Bulk modifications on waterfront blocks
- 62-838 Docks for gambling vessels
- 62-90 WATERFRONT ACCESS PLANS
- Chapter 3 - Special Regulations Applying to FRESH Food Stores
- 63-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 63-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 63-20 SPECIAL BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- 63-30 CERTIFICATION FOR A FRESH FOOD STORE
- 63-40 CERTIFICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF A FRESH FOOD STORE
- 63-50 AUTHORIZATION FOR BULK AND PARKING MODIFICATIONS
- 63-60 COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 4 - Special Regulations Applying in Flood Zones
- 64-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 64-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 64-20 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 64-30 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 64-40 SPECIAL PARKING REGULATIONS
- 64-50 STREETSCAPE REGULATIONS
- 64-51 Building Access Mitigation Options
- 64-52 Ground Floor Level Mitigation Options
- 64-53 Screening Requirements for Parking Within or Below Buildings
- 64-60 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR NON-CONFORMING USES AND NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS
- 64-61 Special Provisions for Non-conforming Uses
- 64-611 Special regulations for damage or destruction provisions for buildings with non-conforming uses
- 64-612 Special floor area regulations for buildings with non-conforming uses
- 64-613 Special height regulations for buildings with non-conforming uses
- 64-614 Process for establishing non-conforming uses
- 64-62 Special Provisions for Non-complying Buildings
- 64-61 Special Provisions for Non-conforming Uses
- Chapter 5 - Special Regulations Applying in Designated Recovery Areas
- Chapter 6 - Special Regulations Applying Around Mass Transit Stations
- 66-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 66-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 66-20 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PRIMARY TRANSIT-ADJACENT SITES
- 66-30 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SECONDARY TRANSIT-ADJACENT SITES
- 66-40 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
- 66-50 SPECIAL APPROVALS
ARTICLE VII
Administration
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Enforcement, Administration and Amendments
- Chapter 2 - Interpretations and Variances
- 72-00 POWERS OF THE BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS
- 72-10 APPEALS FOR INTERPRETATION
- 72-20 VARIANCES
- 72-30 AUTHORIZATIONS
- 72-40 AMORTIZATION OF CERTAIN ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS AND SIGNS FOR ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 3 - Special Permits by the Board of Standards and Appeals
- 73-00 SPECIAL PERMIT USES AND MODIFICATIONS
- 73-10 SPECIAL PERMIT USES
- 73-11 Agriculture and Open Uses
- 73-13 Community Facilities
- 73-14 Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure
- 73-141 Radio or Television Towers
- 73-142 Telephone exchanges or other communications equipment structures
- 73-143 Electric or gas utility substations
- 73-144 Public utility stations or terminal facilities
- 73-145 Water pumping stations
- 73-146 Public transit or railroad electric substations
- 73-147 Energy infrastructure equipment
- 73-15 Transient Accommodations
- 73-16 Retail and Services
- 73-17 Offices and Laboratories
- 73-18 Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces
- 73-19 Storage
- 73-20 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PERMIT USES
- 73-21 Production Uses
- 73-30 MODIFICATIONS TO OTHER USE REGULATIONS
- 73-31 Enclosure Regulations
- 73-32 Modification of Streetscape Regulations
- 73-40 MODIFICATIONS OF USE OR PARKING REGULATIONS
- 73-41 General Provisions
- 73-42 Enlargement of Uses Across District Boundaries
- 73-43 Reduction of Parking Spaces
- 73-44 Reduction of Parking Spaces for Uses in Parking Requirement Category A3
- 73-45 Modification of Off-site Parking Provisions
- 73-46 Exceptions to Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities
- 73-47 Roof Parking
- 73-50 SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- 73-60 MODIFICATIONS OF BULK REGULATIONS
- 73-61 General Provisions
- 73-62 Modification of Bulk Regulations for Buildings Containing Residences
- 73-621 Enlargement, change of use, or extension within buildings containing residential uses
- 73-622 Bulk modifications for certain residential buildings on irregular sites
- 73-623 Reduction or modification of Mandatory Inclusionary Housing requirements
- 73-624 Modification of Affordable Housing Fund payment options in the SoHo NoHo Mixed Use District and the Special Midtown South Mixed Use District
- 73-63 Enlargement of Non-residential Buildings
- 73-64 Modifications for Community Facility Uses
- 73-65 Public Utilities and Special Infrastructure
- 73-66 Height Regulations Around Airports
- 73-67 Additional Floor Space of Public Parking Garages
- 73-68 Height and Setback and Yard Modifications
- 73-69 Rear Yard Modifications
- 73-70 ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS OF BULK REGULATIONS
- 73-80 SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE FLOOD ZONE
- 73-90 LAPSE OF PERMIT
- Chapter 4 - Special Permits by the City Planning Commission
- 74-00 POWERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
- 74-10 SPECIAL PERMIT USES
- 74-12 Residences
- 74-13 Community Facilities
- 74-14 Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure
- 74-15 Transient Accommodations
- 74-16 Retail and Services
- 74-17 Offices and Laboratories
- 74-18 Recreation, Entertainment, and Assembly Spaces
- 74-19 Storage
- 74-191 Micro-distribution facilities
- 74-192 Self-service storage facility in designated areas within Manufacturing Districts
- 74-193 Trucking terminals or motor freight stations
- 74-194 Public parking garages or public parking lots outside high density areas
- 74-195 Public parking garages or public parking lots in high density central areas
- 74-20 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PERMIT USES
- 74-21 Production Uses
- 74-30 OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO USE REGULATIONS
- 74-50 OFF-STREET PARKING ESTABLISHMENTS
- 74-51 Off-street Parking Requirement for Youth-oriented or Senior Citizen-oriented Community Centers and Non-profit Neighborhood Settlement Houses
- 74-52 Special Permit to Remove Required Parking
- 74-53 Accessory Group Parking Facilities for Uses in Large-Scale Residential Developments or Large-Scale Community Facility Developments or Large-Scale General Developments
- 74-54 Rear Yard Modifications
- 74-60 PUBLIC SERVICE OR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
- 74-70 ADDITIONAL PERMITS
- 74-71 Landmark Preservation
- 74-72 Bulk Modification
- 74-74 Large-scale General Development
- 74-741 Requirements for application
- 74-742 Ownership
- 74-743 Special provisions for bulk modification
- 74-744 Modification of use regulations
- 74-745 Modifications of parking and loading regulations
- 74-746 Special provisions for development or enlargement over streets
- 74-747 Previously granted special permits
- 74-75 Educational Construction Fund Projects
- 74-76 Plazas
- 74-77 Artists’ Centers
- 74-78 Conversions of Non-residential Floor Area
- 74-79 Transfer of Development Rights From Landmark Sites
- 74-80 ADDITIONAL PERMITS
- 74-81 Through Block Arcades
- 74-82 Public Service Establishments
- 74-83 Developments With Existing Buildings
- 74-84 Certain Large Retail Establishments
- 74-85 Covered Pedestrian Space
- 74-86 Bulk Modifications for Telephone Exchanges or Other Communication Equipment Structures
- 74-90 ADDITIONAL PERMITS
- 74-901 Bulk modifications for laboratories
- 74-902 Certain community facility uses in R1 and R2 Districts and certain Commercial Districts
- 74-903 Certain community facility uses in R3 to R12 Districts and certain Commercial Districts
- 74-904 Non-profit or voluntary hospitals in R9 or R10 Districts and certain Commercial Districts
- 74-91 Modification of Public Plazas
- 74-92 Bulk Modifications for Museums in M1-5 Districts
- 74-93 Special Commercial or Mixed Use Developments in Commercial Districts
- 74-94 Industrial Business Incentive Areas
- 74-95 Bulk Modifications for Irregular Sites
- 74-96 Lapse of Authorization or Special Permit
- Chapter 5 - Authorizations and Certifications by the City Planning Commission
- 75-20 BULK AUTHORIZATIONS
- 75-30 PARKING AUTHORIZATIONS
- 75-40 CERTIFICATIONS
- 75-41 Railroad Right-of-Ways
- 75-42 Transfer of Development Rights From Landmarks
- Chapter 6 - Location of District Boundaries
- 76-00 MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES
- 76-10 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONING MAPS
- 76-11 General Provisions
- 76-12 Area Enclosed by District Boundary Line
- 76-13 Location of Boundary Line
- 76-14 Additional Rules of Construction
- 76-141 When distance from street line shown
- 76-142 Boundary line within street
- 76-143 Boundary line oblique to streets
- 76-144 Boundary line adjoining railroad right-of-way
- 76-145 Boundary line coinciding with parks, cemeteries or navigable waters
- 76-146 Islands
- 76-147 Park boundary line
- 76-148 Scenic View District boundary line
- Chapter 7 - Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 77-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 77-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 77-20 BULK REGULATIONS
- 77-30 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8 - Special Regulations Applying to Large-Scale Residential Developments
- 78-00 GENERAL PURPOSES, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 78-01 General Purposes
- 78-02 Definitions
- 78-03 Applicability of This Chapter
- 78-04 Powers of the City Planning Commission
- 78-05 Requirements for Applications
- 78-06 Ownership
- 78-07 Lapse of Authorization or Special Permit
- 78-10 PROVISION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH LARGE-SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- 78-20 USE REGULATIONS
- 78-21 Permitted Uses
- 78-22 Accessory Uses in Large-Scale Residential Developments
- 78-23 Other Accessory Uses
- 78-24 Special Permits
- 78-30 BULK REGULATIONS
- 78-40 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- 78-50 SUBDIVISION OF LARGE-SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
- 78-00 GENERAL PURPOSES, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9 - Special Regulations Applying to Large-Scale Community Facility Developments
- 79-00 DEFINITIONS
- 79-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 79-20 BULK REGULATIONS
- 79-30 PARKING REGULATIONS
- 79-40 SPECIAL PERMIT PROVISIONS
- 79-401 Special permit for development over streets
- 79-402 Special permit for development of bridges over streets
- 79-41 Special Permit for Change of Community Facility Use
- 79-42 Special Permit for Non-profit Hospital Staff Dwelling Buildings
- 79-43 Special Permit for Limited Bulk Modifications for Certain Large-scale Community Facility Developments
- 79-44 Lapse of Authorization or Special Permit
ARTICLE VIII
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Midtown District (MiD)
- 81-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 81-01 Definitions
- 81-02 General Provisions
- 81-03 District Plan
- 81-04 Subdistricts and Subareas
- 81-05 Applicability of Certain Amendments
- 81-06 Applicability of Article VII Provisions
- 81-061 Applicability of Article VII
- 81-062 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 4
- 81-063 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 5
- 81-064 Regulations for developments or enlargements on lots divided by district boundaries, within or partially within the Theater Subdistrict
- 81-065 Inapplicability of provisions for height and setback modifications in large-scale residential developments
- 81-066 Inapplicability of provisions for height and setback modifications in large-scale community facility developments
- 81-067 Special permit modifications of Section 81-254, Section 81-40 and certain Sections of Article VII, Chapter 7
- 81-068 Modification of provisions for minimum base height and street wall location in Historic Districts
- 81-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 81-11 Modifications of Use Regulations in Subdistricts
- 81-12 Special Retail Continuity Requirements
- 81-13 Special Permit Use Modifications
- 81-14 Modification of Sign and Frontage Regulations in the Fifth Avenue Subdistrict
- 81-20 BULK REGULATIONS
- 81-21 Floor Area Ratio Regulations
- 81-211 Maximum floor area ratio for non-residential or mixed buildings
- 81-212 Special provisions for transfer of development rights from landmark sites
- 81-213 Special provisions for transfer of development rights from landmark sites in certain areas
- 81-214 Special provisions for transfer of development rights from listed theaters within the Special Clinton District
- 81-22 As-of-right Floor Area Bonuses
- 81-23 Floor Area Bonus for Public Plazas
- 81-24 Floor Area, Lot Coverage and Building Spacing Regulations for Residential Uses
- 81-25 General Provisions Relating to Height and Setback of Buildings
- 81-26 Height and Setback Regulations--Daylight Compensation
- 81-27 Alternate Height and Setback Regulations - Daylight Evaluation
- 81-271 Definitions
- 81-272 Features of the Daylight Evaluation Chart
- 81-273 Rules for plotting buildings on the daylight evaluation chart
- 81-274 Rules for determining the daylight evaluation score
- 81-275 Special conditions
- 81-276 Modification of score for reflectivity
- 81-277 Special permit for height and setback modifications
- 81-28 Minimum Distance Between Buildings
- 81-21 Floor Area Ratio Regulations
- 81-30 OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 81-40 MANDATORY DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 81-41 General Provisions
- 81-42 Retail Continuity Along Designated Streets
- 81-43 Street Wall Continuity Along Designated Streets
- 81-44 Curb Cut Restrictions
- 81-45 Pedestrian Circulation Space
- 81-46 Off-street Relocation or Renovation of a Subway Stair
- 81-47 Major Building Entrances
- 81-48 Off-street Improvement of Access to Rail Mass Transit Facility
- 81-50 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE PENN CENTER SUBDISTRICT
- 81-51 General Provisions
- 81-52 Sign Regulations
- 81-53 Special Bulk and Urban Design Requirements
- 81-54 Floor Area Bonus in the Penn Center Subdistrict
- 81-60 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE EAST MIDTOWN SUBDISTRICT
- 81-61 General Provisions
- 81-62 Special Use Provisions
- 81-63 Special Floor Area Provisions for the Vanderbilt Corridor Subarea
- 81-631 Special provisions for transfers of development rights in the Vanderbilt Corridor Subarea
- 81-632 Special permit for transfer of development rights from landmarks to the Vanderbilt Corridor Subarea
- 81-633 Special permit for Grand Central public realm improvements
- 81-634 Permitted modifications in conjunction with additional floor area
- 81-64 Special Floor Area Provisions for Qualifying Sites
- 81-641 Additional floor area for Transit Improvements on Qualifying Sites
- 81-642 Transfer of development rights from landmarks to qualifying sites
- 81-643 Special provisions for retaining non-complying floor area in commercial buildings
- 81-644 Special permit for transit improvements
- 81-645 Special permit for a public concourse
- 81-65 Special Floor Area Provisions for All Non-qualifying Sites
- 81-66 Special Height and Setback Requirements
- 81-67 Special Mandatory District Plan Element Requirements
- 81-68 Additional Provisions for Qualifying Sites
- 81-681 Mandatory requirements for qualifying sites
- 81-682 Priority Improvement List for qualifying sites
- 81-683 Criteria for improvements in the Public Realm Improvement Concept Plan
- 81-684 Authorization for qualifying sites
- 81-685 Special permit to modify qualifying site provisions
- 81-686 Contribution in-kind for certain public realm improvements
- 81-70 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THEATER SUBDISTRICT
- 81-71 General Provisions
- 81-72 Use Regulations Modified
- 81-73 Special Sign and Frontage Regulations
- 81-74 Special Incentives and Controls in the Theater Subdistrict
- 81-741 General provisions
- 81-742 Listed theaters
- 81-743 Required assurances for continuance of legitimate theater use
- 81-744 Transfer of development rights from listed theaters
- 81-745 Floor area bonus for rehabilitation of existing listed theaters
- 81-746 Additional provisions for zoning lots divided by district or subdistrict core boundaries
- 81-747 Transfer of development rights from landmarks
- 81-75 Special Street Wall and Setback Requirements
- 81-80 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR FIFTH AVENUE SUBDISTRICT
- 81-90 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PRESERVATION SUBDISTRICT
- 81-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- Chapter 2 - Special Lincoln Square District (L)
- Chapter 3 - Special Limited Commercial District (LC)
- Chapter 4 - Special Battery Park City District (BPC)
- Chapter 5 - Special United Nations Development District (U)
- Chapter 6 - Special Forest Hills District (FH)
- Chapter 7 - Special Harlem River Waterfront District (HRW)
- 87-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 87-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 87-20 SPECIAL FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 87-30 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK, LEGAL WINDOW AND COURT REGULATIONS
- 87-40 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
- 87-50 SPECIAL PARKING REGULATIONS
- 87-60 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
- 87-70 HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN
- Chapter 8 - Special Hudson Square District (HSQ)
- Chapter 9 - Special Hudson River Park District (HRP)
- 89-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 89-10 USE AND BULK REGULATIONS
- 89-20 SPECIAL PERMITS
ARTICLE IX
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Lower Manhattan District (LM)
- 91-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 91-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 91-20 FLOOR AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS
- 91-30 HEIGHT AND SETBACK AND LOT COVERAGE REGULATIONS
- 91-40 MANDATORY DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 91-50 OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND CURB CUT REGULATIONS
- 91-60 REGULATIONS FOR THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT SUBDISTRICT
- 91-61 General Provisions
- 91-62 Definitions
- 91-63 Transfer Areas Map
- 91-64 Transfer of Development Rights From Granting Lots
- 91-65 Addition of Development Rights to Receiving Lots
- 91-66 Modification of Use and Bulk Regulations
- 91-67 Recordation
- 91-68 Designated Pedestrian Ways
- 91-69 Special Permit for Development of Piers 9, 11, 13 and 14
- 91-70 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS
- 91-80 PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- Chapter 2 - Special Park Improvement District (PI)
- Chapter 3 - Special Hudson Yards District (HY)
- 93-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 93-01 Definitions
- 93-02 General Provisions
- 93-03 District Plan and Maps
- 93-04 Subdistricts and Subareas
- 93-05 Applicability of District Regulations
- 93-051 Applicability of Article I, Chapter 1
- 93-052 Applicability of Article I, Chapter 3
- 93-053 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 3
- 93-054 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 4
- 93-055 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 5
- 93-056 Modification of use and bulk regulations for zoning lots bounding Hudson Boulevard Park
- 93-06 Declaration of Restrictions in Subdistrict F
- 93-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 93-11 ERY Culture, Festival and Exhibit Facility
- 93-12 Special Residential Use Regulations
- 93-13 Special Commercial Use Regulations
- 93-14 Ground Floor Level Requirements
- 93-15 Public Parking Facilities
- 93-16 Modification of Sign Regulations
- 93-20 FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 93-21 Floor Area Regulations in the Large-Scale Plan Subdistrict A
- 93-22 Floor Area Regulations in Subdistricts B, C, D, E, F, G and H
- 93-221 Maximum floor area ratio in the Farley Corridor Subdistrict B
- 93-222 Maximum floor area ratio in the 34th Street Corridor Subdistrict C
- 93-223 Maximum floor area ratio in Hell’s Kitchen Subdistrict D
- 93-224 Maximum floor area ratio in the South of Port Authority Subdistrict E
- 93-225 Floor area regulations in Subdistrict F
- 93-226 Floor area regulations in Subdistrict G
- 93-30 SPECIAL FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 93-31 District Improvement Fund Bonus
- 93-32 Floor Area Regulations in the Phase 2 Hudson Boulevard and Park
- 93-33 Special Regulations for Residual Portions of Zoning Lots Partially Within the Phase 2 Hudson Boulevard and Park
- 93-34 Distribution of Floor Area in the Large-Scale Plan Subdistrict A
- 93-35 Special Permit for Transit Bonus in Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4
- 93-40 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 93-50 SPECIAL HEIGHT, SETBACK AND YARD REGULATIONS
- 93-51 Special Height and Setback Regulations in the Large-Scale Plan Subdistrict A
- 93-52 Special Height and Setback Regulations in the Farley Corridor Subdistrict B
- 93-53 Special Height and Setback Regulations in the 34
- 93-54 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Hell’s Kitchen Subdistrict D
- 93-55 Special Height and Setback Regulations in the South of Port Authority Subdistrict E
- 93-56 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Subdistrict F
- 93-57 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Subdistrict G
- 93-58 Special Permit for Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- 93-59 Special Yard Regulations in Subdistrict G
- 93-60 MANDATORY IMPROVEMENTS
- 93-70 PUBLIC ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL SITES
- 93-71 Public Access Areas in the Eastern Rail Yard Subarea A1
- 93-72 Public Access Areas at 450 West 33rd Street
- 93-73 Public Access Areas on the Ninth Avenue Rail Yard
- 93-731 Design and maintenance requirements for public access areas on the Ninth Avenue Rail Yard
- 93-732 Certification for public access areas on the Ninth Avenue Rail Yard
- 93-733 Certification to modify general requirements of public access areas for ventilation demands
- 93-734 Certification to temporarily modify public access areas for construction staging
- 93-74 Public Access Areas in Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4
- 93-75 Publicly Accessible Open Spaces in Subdistrict F
- 93-751 General requirements for the Western Open Space
- 93-752 General requirements for the Central Open Space
- 93-753 General requirements for the Southwest Open Space
- 93-754 General requirements for the Northeast Plaza
- 93-755 General requirements for the Midblock Connection
- 93-756 General requirements for the High Line
- 93-76 Publicly Accessible Private Streets and Pedestrian Ways in Subdistrict F
- 93-77 Design Criteria for Public Access Areas in Subdistrict F
- 93-78 Site and Landscape Plans for Public Access Areas in Subdistrict F
- 93-80 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- 93-90 HARASSMENT
- 93-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- Chapter 4 - Special Sheepshead Bay District (SB)
- Chapter 5 - Special Transit Land Use District (TA)
- 95-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 95-01 Definitions
- 95-02 General Provisions
- 95-03 Transit Easement
- 95-04 Certification of Transit Easement Volume
- 95-05 Terms and Conditions for Permitted Uses and Construction Within Transit Easement Volume
- 95-06 Temporary Use of the Easement Area
- 95-07 Special Provisions for an Increase in Zoning Tower Coverage on Zoning Lots Containing Transit Easements
- 95-08 Special Use Regulations
- 95-09 Special Regulations for Accessory Off-street Parking and Curb Cuts
- 95-10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- 95-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- Chapter 6 - Special Clinton District (CL)
- Chapter 7 - Special 125th Street District (125)
- 97-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 97-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 97-20 GROUND FLOOR LEVEL REGULATIONS
- 97-30 SPECIAL SIGN REGULATIONS
- 97-40 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 97-50 SPECIAL OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 97-51 Accessory Off-street Commercial Parking Within the Core Subdistrict and Areas Outside of a Subdistrict
- 97-52 Location of Access to the Street
- 97-53 Parking Access Through Zoning Lots in Residence Districts
- 97-54 Certification for Access to Required Uses
- 97-55 Authorization for Access to Permitted Parking Facilities or Loading Berths
- 97-56 Public Parking Facilities
- Chapter 8 - Special West Chelsea District (WCh)
- 98-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 98-10 SPECIAL USE AND PARKING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE SPECIAL WEST CHELSEA DISTRICT
- 98-11 Special Regulations for Developments and Enlargements Above, Beneath or Adjacent to the High Line
- 98-12 Modification of Use Regulations
- 98-13 Modification of Use Regulations in M1 Districts
- 98-14 Ground Floor Use and Transparency Requirements on Tenth Avenue
- 98-15 Signs
- 98-16 Development on Zoning Lots Including a Railroad Right-of-way
- 98-17 Modification of Parking and Loading Regulations
- 98-19 Lighting
- 98-20 FLOOR AREA AND LOT COVERAGE REGULATIONS
- 98-21 Maximum Floor Area Ratio Outside of Subareas
- 98-22 Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Lot Coverage in Subareas
- 98-23 Special Floor Area and Lot Coverage Rules for Zoning Lots Over Which the High Line Passes
- 98-24 Special Floor Area Rules for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries
- 98-25 High Line Improvement Bonus
- 98-26 Affordable Housing Fund
- 98-30 HIGH LINE TRANSFER CORRIDOR
- 98-40 SPECIAL YARD, HEIGHT AND SETBACK, AND MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS REGULATIONS
- 98-50 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK, OPEN AREA AND TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS FOR ZONING LOTS ADJACENT TO THE HIGH LINE
- 98-51 Height and Setback Regulations on the East Side of the High Line
- 98-52 Height and Setback Regulations on West Side of High Line
- 98-53 Required Open Areas on the East Side of the High Line
- 98-54 Transparency Requirements on the East Side of the High Line
- 98-55 Requirements for Non-transparent Surfaces on the East Side of the High Line
- 98-60 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN ZONING LOTS
- 98-70 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9 - Special Madison Avenue Preservation District (MP)
- 99-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 99-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 99-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 99-30 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE X
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Downtown Brooklyn District (DB)
- 101-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 101-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 101-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 101-30 SPECIAL PROVISIONS WITHIN HEIGHT LIMITATION AREAS
- 101-40 MANDATORY DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 101-50 OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 101-60 FULTON MALL SUBDISTRICT
- 101-70 ATLANTIC AVENUE SUBDISTRICT
- 101-701 General purposes
- 101-702 Definitions specific to the Atlantic Avenue Subdistrict
- 101-71 Sign Regulations
- 101-72 Modification of Bulk Regulations
- 101-73 Special Provisions
- 101-74 Modification of Accessory Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements
- 101-75 Special Provisions for Demolition of Buildings
- 101-80 SPECIAL PERMITS
- Chapter 2 - Special Scenic View District (SV-1)
- Chapter 3 - Special Planned Community Preservation District (PC)
- Chapter 4 - Special Manhattanville Mixed Use District (MMU)
- 104-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 104-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 104-11 Residential Use Modifications
- 104-12 Community Facility Use Modifications
- 104-13 Commercial and Manufacturing Use Modifications
- 104-14 Certification Requirements
- 104-15 Ground Floor Use and Frontage Regulations
- 104-16 Modification of Article VII, Chapter 4 (Special Permits by the City Planning Commission)
- 104-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 104-30 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
- 104-40 SPECIAL URBAN DESIGN REGULATIONS
- 104-50 PERMITTED TRANSFER OF FLOOR AREA
- 104-60 MODIFICATION OF BULK REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSFER OF FLOOR AREA BY SPECIAL PERMIT
- 104-70 PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS AND CURB CUT LOCATIONS
- Chapter 5 - Special Natural Area District (NA)
- 105-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 105-10 NATURAL FEATURES
- 105-20 PROTECTION OF NATURAL FEATURES
- 105-30 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES
- 105-31 Botanic Environment and Tree Preservation Requirements
- 105-32 Botanic Environment and Tree Planting Requirements
- 105-33 Residential Lot Coverage Regulations on Sites Granted an Authorization Pursuant to Section 105-422
- 105-34 Grading Controls for Tier II Sites
- 105-35 Tier II Site Requirements for Driveways and Private Roads
- 105-36 Controls During Construction
- 105-37 Special Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Requirements for Authorizations for Tier II Sites
- 105-38 Special Submission Requirements for Authorizations on Tier II Sites
- 105-40 SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS
- 105-50 REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL FEATURES
- 105-60 MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL FEATURES
- 105-70 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- 105-80 JOINT APPLICATIONS
- 105-90 FUTURE SUBDIVISION
- Chapter 6 - Special Coney Island Mixed Use District (CO)
- 106-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 106-10 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
- 106-20 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITY USES
- 106-30 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING OR COMMERCIAL USES
- 106-40 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR BUILDINGS CONTAINING BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE
- 106-50 ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 7 - Special South Richmond Development District (SRD)
- 107-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 107-01 Definitions
- 107-02 General Provisions
- 107-03 Requirements for Certification, Authorization or Special Permit Application
- 107-04 Applications to the City Planning Commission Prior to November 2, 2023
- 107-06 District Plan (Appendix A)
- 107-08 Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review Sites
- 107-09 Applicability of Article VI
- 107-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 107-20 DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 107-30 NATURAL FEATURE REGULATIONS
- 107-40 SPECIAL USE, BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- 107-41 Type of Residence
- 107-42 Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width for Residences
- 107-43 Maximum Height for Buildings or Structures
- 107-44 Maximum Floor Area Ratio for Community Facility Uses
- 107-45 Required Open Space for Residences
- 107-46 Yard and Court Regulations
- 107-47 Special Parking Regulations
- 107-48 Special Landscaping and Buffering Provisions
- 107-49 Special Regulations for Area M
- 107-50 CERTIFICATIONS
- 107-60 AUTHORIZATIONS
- 107-61 General Provisions
- 107-62 Yard, Court and Parking Regulations
- 107-63 Minimum Distance Between Buildings
- 107-64 Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review Site
- 107-65 Authorization for Modifications of Natural Features
- 107-66 Developments Partly Within Designated Open Space
- 107-67 Uses and Bulk Permitted in Certain Areas
- 107-68 Modification of Group Parking Facility Regulations
- 107-69 Residential Uses in Area M
- 107-70 SPECIAL PERMITS
- 107-71 General Provisions
- 107-72 Qualification of Designated Open Space as Lot Area
- 107-73 Exceptions to Height Regulations
- 107-74 Modification of Permitted Use Regulations
- 107-76 Boundary Adjustments in Designated Open Space
- 107-77 Community Facility Buildings or Treatment Plants Permitted in Designated Open Space
- 107-78 Other Buildings Permitted in Designated Open Space
- 107-90 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR RECORDATION
- 107-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- Chapter 8 - Special Hunts Point District (HP)
- Chapter 9 - Special Little Italy District (LI)
ARTICLE XI
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Tribeca Mixed Use District (TMU)
- 111-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 111-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 111-20 SPECIAL BULK PROVISIONS FOR AREAS A1 THROUGH A7
- 111-30 SPECIAL PERMITS
- Chapter 2 - Special City Island District (CD)
- 112-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 112-10 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 112-20 SPECIAL PARKING REGULATIONS
- 112-30 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3 - Special Ocean Parkway District (OP)
- 113-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 113-10 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 113-20 SPECIAL PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- 113-30 TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
- 113-40 CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
- 113-50 THE SUBDISTRICT
- Chapter 4 - Special Bay Ridge District (BR)
- Chapter 5 - Special Downtown Jamaica District (DJ)
- Chapter 6 - Special Stapleton Waterfront District (SW)
- 116-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 116-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS FOR SUBAREAS A, B AND C, THE ESPLANADE, PIER PLACE AND THE COVE
- 116-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS FOR SUBAREAS A, B AND C, THE ESPLANADE, PIER PLACE AND THE COVE
- 116-30 SPECIAL ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS FOR SUBAREAS A, B AND C
- 116-40 UPLAND CONNECTIONS AND VISUAL CORRIDORS
- 116-50 SPECIAL URBAN DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBAREAS A, B AND C, THE ESPLANADE, PIER PLACE AND THE COVE
- 116-60 SPECIAL REGULATIONS IN SUBAREA E
- Chapter 7 - Special Long Island City Mixed Use District (LIC)
- 117-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 117-10 HUNTERS POINT SUBDISTRICT
- 117-20 QUEENS PLAZA WEST SUBDISTRICT
- 117-201 General provisions
- 117-202 Queens Plaza West Subdistrict plan
- 117-21 Special Use Regulations
- 117-22 Special Floor Area Regulations
- 117-23 Special Yard Regulations
- 117-24 Special Height and Setback Regulations
- 117-25 Modifications to Bulk Regulations
- 117-26 Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 117-30 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR C1 AND C2 DISTRICTS
- 117-301 General provisions
- 117-302 Northern Hunters Point Waterfront Subdistrict Plan
- 117-303 Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 2
- 117-304 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 7
- 117-31 Special Use Regulations
- 117-32 Special Floor Area Regulations
- 117-33 Special Yard Regulations
- 117-34 Special Height and Setback Regulations
- 117-35 Modification to Bulk Regulations
- 117-36 Northern Hunters Point Waterfront Access Plan
- 117-40 COURT SQUARE SUBDISTRICT
- 117-50 QUEENS PLAZA SUBDISTRICT
- 117-501 General provisions
- 117-502 Queens Plaza Subdistrict Plan
- 117-503 Definitions
- 117-51 Queens Plaza Subdistrict Special Use Regulations
- 117-52 Queens Plaza Subdistrict Special Bulk Regulations
- 117-53 Height and Setback and Street Wall Location Regulations
- 117-54 Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 117-55 Mandatory Plan Elements for the Queens Plaza Subdistrict
- 117-56 Special Permit for Bulk Modifications on Blocks 86/72 and 403
- 117-57 Modification of Article V, Chapter 4
- 117-60 DUTCH KILLS SUBDISTRICT
- Chapter 8 - Special Union Square District (US)
- 118-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 118-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 118-20 BULK REGULATIONS
- 118-30 OFF-STREET RELOCATION OF A SUBWAY STAIR WITHIN THE SPECIAL UNION SQUARE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9 - Special Hillsides Preservation District (HS)
- 119-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 119-10 PROVISIONS REGULATING TIER I SITES
- 119-20 PROVISIONS REGULATING TIER II SITES
- 119-30 SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS
- 119-40 COMPLIANCE
ARTICLE XII
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Midtown South Mixed Use District (MSX)
- Chapter 2 - Special Grand Concourse Preservation District (C)
- 122-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 122-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 122-20 SPECIAL SIGN REGULATIONS
- 122-30 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 122-40 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR LOCATION OF NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS
- 122-60 SPECIAL ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- 122-70 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ZONING LOTS DIVIDED BY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- 122-80 EXCLUDED AREAS
- Chapter 3 - Special Mixed Use District (MX)
- 123-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 123-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 123-20 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 123-30 SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS
- 123-40 SIGN REGULATIONS
- 123-50 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 2 (NON-CONFORMING USES)
- 123-60 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 123-61 General Provisions
- 123-62 Special Floor Area Regulations
- 123-63 Special Yard and Lot Coverage Regulations
- 123-64 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Special Mixed Use Districts with R3, R4, or R5 District designations
- 123-65 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Special Mixed Use Districts with R6 Through R12 District Designations
- 123-66 Special Provisions for Certain Areas
- 123-67 Residential Conversion
- 123-70 PARKING AND LOADING
- 123-80 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 4 (NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS)
- 123-90 SPECIAL MIXED USE DISTRICTS SPECIFIED
- Chapter 4 - Special Willets Point District (WP)
- 124-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 124-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 124-11 Regulation of Residential Uses
- 124-12 Regulation of Commercial Uses in Area B
- 124-13 Uses Permitted As-of-Right
- 124-14 Streetscape Regulations
- 124-15 Modification of Sign Regulations
- 124-16 Authorization for Electrical Utility Substations
- 124-17 Special Permit for Cogeneration Power Plant
- 124-18 Special Permit for Wastewater Treatment Plant
- 124-19 Location and Other Requirements for Specific Uses
- 124-20 BULK REGULATIONS
- 124-30 MANDATORY IMPROVEMENTS
- 124-40 PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
- 124-50 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- 124-60 SPECIAL PERMIT TO MODIFY USE OR BULK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5 - Special Southern Hunters Point District (SHP)
- 125-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 125-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 125-20 FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 125-30 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 125-40 DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 125-41 Sidewalk Widenings
- 125-42 Publicly Accessible Open Area Requirements on
- 125-43 Publicly Accessible Open Area Requirements on
- 125-44 Private Street Requirements in Newtown Creek Subdistrict
- 125-45 Publicly Accessible Open Area in Newtown Creek Subdistrict
- 125-46 Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan
- 125-47 Phased Implementation of Publicly Accessible Areas
- 125-50 PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 6 - Special College Point District (CP)
- Chapter 7 - Special Flushing Waterfront District (FW)
- Chapter 8 - Special St. George District (SG)
- 128-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 128-10 USE REGULATIONS
- 128-20 FLOOR AREA AND YARD REGULATIONS
- 128-30 HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 128-40 MANDATORY IMPROVEMENTS
- 128-50 PARKING REGULATIONS
- 128-60 SPECIAL APPROVALS
ARTICLE XIII
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Coney Island District (CI)
- Chapter 2 - Special Enhanced Commercial District (EC)
- 132-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 132-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 132-20 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN ENHANCED COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 132-30 SPECIAL PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3 - Special Southern Roosevelt Island District (SRI)
- Chapter 4 - Special Governors Island District (GI)
- 134-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 134-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 134-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 134-21 Floor Area Regulations
- 134-22 Lot Coverage
- 134-23 Yard Regulations
- 134-24 Height and Setback Regulations
- 134-25 Maximum Floor Plate Size
- 134-26 Orientation and Maximum Widths of Upper Portions of Buildings
- 134-27 Minimum Distance Between Buildings
- 134-28 Building Articulation
- 134-29 Authorization for Bulk Modifications in the Southern Subdistrict
- 134-30 SPECIAL GROUND FLOOR AND STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- 134-40 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTIONS AND OPEN AREAS
- 134-50 OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5 - Special Bay Street Corridor District (BSC)
- 135-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 135-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 135-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 135-30 SPECIAL PUBLIC ACCESS AREA REGULATIONS
- 135-40 SPECIAL PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 6 - Special Downtown Far Rockaway District (DFR)
- 136-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 136-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 136-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 136-30 SPECIAL REGULATIONS WITHIN SUBDISTRICT A
- 136-40 SPECIAL OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- 136-50 AUTHORIZATIONS
- Chapter 7 - Special Coastal Risk District (CR)
- Chapter 8 - Special East Harlem Corridors District (EHC)
- 138-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 138-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 138-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 138-30 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- 138-40 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9 - Special Gowanus Mixed Use District (G)
- 139-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 139-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 139-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 139-30 SPECIAL PARKING REGULATIONS
- 139-40 DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- 139-41 Streetscape Regulations
- 139-42 Street Tree Requirements
- 139-43 Sidewalk Widening Requirements
- 139-44 Bridge Connection Requirements
- 139-45 Waterfront Public Access Area Requirements
- 139-46 Certification for Transit Improvements
- 139-47 Authorization for sites containing schools
- 139-48 Authorization for Large Mixed-use Sites
- 139-50 GOWANUS CANAL WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN
ARTICLE XIV
Special Purpose Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 - Special Jerome Corridor District (J)
- 141-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 141-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 141-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 141-21 Special Yard Regulations
- 141-22 Special Floor Area Regulations in R8A Districts
- 141-23 Special Height and Setback Regulations Along the Elevated Rail Structure Outside Subdistrict A
- 141-24 Special Height and Setback Regulations in Subdistrict A
- 141-25 Special Height and Setback Regulations in R8A Districts
- 141-30 SPECIAL STREETSCAPE REGULATIONS
- 141-40 SPECIAL PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2 - Special Inwood District (IN)
- 142-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 142-01 General Provisions
- 142-02 District Plan and Maps
- 142-03 Subdistricts and Subareas
- 142-04 Definitions
- 142-05 Applicability
- 142-06 Modification of Use and Bulk Regulations for Zoning Lots Fronting on Former West 208th Street
- 142-07 Development over a Street in Subarea A1
- 142-08 Shoreline Boundary
- 142-09 Off-street Relocation of Subway Station Entrances
- 142-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 142-20 SPECIAL FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
- 142-30 SPECIAL YARD REGULATIONS
- 142-40 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
- 142-41 Permitted Obstructions in Subareas A2, A3, B1, B3 and B4
- 142-42 Height and Setback for Non-Shoreline Adjacent Lots in Subareas A2, A3 and B1
- 142-43 Height and Setback for Shoreline Adjacent Lots in Subarea A2
- 142-44 Height and Setback for Shoreline Adjacent Lots in Subarea A3
- 142-45 Height and Setback for Shoreline Adjacent Lots in Subarea B1
- 142-46 Height and Setback in Subarea B3
- 142-47 Height and Setback in Subarea B4
- 142-48 Special Regulations for Certain Sites in Subdistricts C and F
- 142-49 Height and Setback for Certain Zoning Lots in Subdistricts C and D
- 142-50 SPECIAL OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- 142-60 INWOOD WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN
- 142-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- Chapter 3 - Special SoHo-NoHo Mixed Use District (SNX)
- 143-00 GENERAL PURPOSES
- 143-10 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
- 143-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- 143-30 SPECIAL PERMITS
- Chapter 4 - Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District (BNY)
- Chapter 5 - Special Eastchester – East Tremont Corridor District (ETC)
- Chapter 6 - Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use District (AAM)