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backyard ancillary dwelling unit is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 0 ZR sections. Last amended December 5, 2024.
General Definition A “backyard ancillary dwelling unit” is an ancillary dwelling unit that is located in a building developed after December 5, 2024, where the only dwelling unit in such building is an ancillary dwelling unit. A backyard ancillary dwelling unit may be free-standing or abut another building on the zoning lot. Where such backyard ancillary dwelling unit abuts a detached, semi-detached or zero lot line building, and the combination of such buildings meet the respective definitions, such buildings shall be considered a single detached, semi-detached, or zero lot line building, as applicable, for the purposes of applying the use and bulk regulations of Article II, Chapters 2 and 3, respectively.
"backyard ancillary dwelling unit" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A “backyard ancillary dwelling unit” is an ancillary dwelling unit that is located in a building developed after December 5, 2024, where the only dwelling unit in such building is an ancillary dwelling unit. A backyard ancillary dwelling unit may be free-standi
The term "backyard ancillary dwelling unit" is referenced in 0 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Yes. "backyard ancillary dwelling unit" 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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