General Definition A "building segment" is a portion of a building where such building consists of two or more contiguous portions, each comprised of one or more dwelling units having a separate residential entrance or entrances serving only those dwelling units within such portion. Building segments may share a common cellar or parking facility. However, a building segment may not be located above another building segment.
ZR GLOSSARY
building segment
§12-10 Definitions
building segment
building segment is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 6 ZR sections. Last amended December 5, 1990.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 6
- Last amended
- December 5, 1990
What does “building segment” mean?
Where is “building segment” referenced?
6 sections reference this term. Showing first 6.
- §23-371 — Standard minimum distance between buildings
- §24-162 — Maximum floor area ratios and special floor area limitations for zoning lots
- §25-86 — Waiver or Reduction of Spaces for Subsidized Housing
- §35-33 — Maximum Floor Area and Special Provisions for Mixed Buildings or Zoning
- §36-532 — Location and width of curb cuts accessing residential parking spaces in
- §36-76 — Waiver or Reduction of Spaces for Subsidized Housing
Frequently Asked
What does "building segment" mean in NYC zoning?
"building segment" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "building segment" is a portion of a building where such building consists of two or more contiguous portions, each comprised of one or more dwelling units having a separate residential entrance or entrances serving only those dwelling units within such porti
Where is "building segment" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "building segment" 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 "building segment" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "building segment" 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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