General Definition An "arcade" is a continuous covered space fronting on and open to a street or #publicly accessible open area#, provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 37-80.
ZR GLOSSARY
arcade
§12-10 Definitions
arcade
arcade is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 40 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 40
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “arcade” mean?
Where is “arcade” referenced?
40 sections reference this term. Showing first 40.
- §117-523 — Floor area bonuses
- §123-623 — Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots containing mixed use buildings
- §23-243 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §24-113 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §24-15 — Floor Area Bonus for Arcades
- §26-141 — Arcades
- §26-142 — Street wall articulation
- §33-14 — Floor Area Bonus for Arcades
- §34-113 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §34-224 — Floor area bonus for an arcade
- §35-34 — Existing Public Amenities for Which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been
- §35-35 — Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza or Arcade
- §37-41 — Standards for Location, Design and Hours of Public Accessibility
- §37-712 — Area dimensions
- §37-76 — Mandatory Allocation of Frontages for Permitted Uses
- §37-80 — ARCADES
- §37-81 — Moveable Tables and Chairs
- §43-14 — Floor Area Bonus for Public Plazas and Arcades
- §43-15 — Existing Public Amenities for which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been Received
- §74-761 — Elimination or reduction in size of bonused public amenities
- §74-81 — Through Block Arcades
- §74-851 — Floor area bonus for covered pedestrian space
- §74-852 — Design requirements for covered pedestrian spaces
- §82-11 — Special Provisions for Optional Arcades
- §82-23 — Supplementary Sign Regulations
- §84-133 — Front wall recesses
- §84-134 — Mandatory arcades
- §91-80 — PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- §91-81 — Events Within Public Access Areas
- §91-82 — Amenities Within Public Access Areas
- §91-821 — Certification for outdoor cafes within arcades
- §91-822 — Requirements for furnishings
- §91-83 — Retail Uses Within Existing Arcades
- §91-831 — Ground floor requirements
- §91-832 — Plaza improvements
- §91-833 — Special regulations for plazas less than 40 feet in depth
- §91-835 — Alternative improvements
- §91-837 — Subsequent design changes
- §91-841 — Authorization for retail uses within existing arcades
- §91-85 — Special Permit for Enlargements of 7,500 Square Feet or Greater
Frequently Asked
What does "arcade" mean in NYC zoning?
"arcade" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition An "arcade" is a continuous covered space fronting on and open to a street or publicly accessible open area, provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 37-80.
Where is "arcade" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "arcade" is referenced in 40 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "arcade" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "arcade" is an officially-defined term in §12-10 of the NYC Zoning Resolution maintained by the NYC Department of City Planning. The authoritative source is zr.planning.nyc.gov.
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