Applicable to Article X - Chapter 7 FROM 107-01: arterial An "arterial" is a street listed in Section 107-24 (Special Regulations for Arterials or Railroad rights of Way) whose function is primarily the accommodation of through vehicular traffic and to which special provisions of this Chapter apply.
ZR GLOSSARY
arterial
§12-10 Definitions
arterial
arterial is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 6 ZR sections. Last amended November 2, 2023.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 6
- Last amended
- November 2, 2023
What does “arterial” mean?
Where is “arterial” referenced?
6 sections reference this term. Showing first 6.
- §107-20 — DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTS
- §107-24 — Special Regulations for Arterials or Railroad Rights of Way
- §107-241 — Special provisions for arterials
- §107-64 — Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review Site
- §107-662 — Modification of required yards of building setbacks
- §107-68 — Modification of Group Parking Facility Regulations
Frequently Asked
What does "arterial" mean in NYC zoning?
"arterial" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article X - Chapter 7 FROM 107-01: arterial An "arterial" is a street listed in Section 107-24 (Special Regulations for Arterials or Railroad rights of Way) whose function is primarily the accommodation of through vehicular traffic and to which special provisions of
Where is "arterial" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "arterial" is referenced in 6 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "arterial" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "arterial" 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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