General Definition "Bulk" is the term used to describe the size of buildings or other structures, and their relationships to each other and to open areas and lot lines, and therefore includes: (a) the size (including height and floor area) of buildings or other structures; (b) the area of the zoning lot upon which a building is located, and the number of #dwelling units or rooming units within a building in relation to the area of the zoning lot#; (c) the shape of buildings or other structures; (d) the location of exterior walls of buildings or other structures in relation to lot lines, to other walls of the same building, to legally required windows, or to other #buildings or other structures#; and (e) all open areas relating to buildings or other structures and their relationship thereto.
ZR GLOSSARY
bulk
§12-10 Definitions
bulk
bulk is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 100 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 100
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “bulk” mean?
Where is “bulk” referenced?
100 sections reference this term. Showing first 100.
- §101-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §101-81 — Special Permit for Use and Bulk Modifications for Cultural Use in Certain
- §101-82 — Modification of Bulk Regulations for Certain Buildings on Irregular Sites
- §102-30 — SPECIAL PERMIT PROVISIONS
- §104-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §104-21 — Maximum Floor Area Ratio, Open Space Ratio and Lot Coverage for
- §104-25 — Change of Use
- §104-50 — PERMITTED TRANSFER OF FLOOR AREA
- §104-51 — General Requirements for Transfer
- §104-53 — Transfer of Floor Area by Authorization
- §104-60 — MODIFICATION OF BULK REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSFER OF FLOOR
- §105-424 — Alteration of rock outcrops
- §105-426 — Alteration of aquatic features
- §105-43 — Authorizations to Modify Bulk, Parking, Grading and Private Roads
- §105-442 — Natural area dedicated for public use
- §107-225 — Special bulk regulations for developments containing designated open
- §107-40 — SPECIAL USE, BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- §107-411 — Affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH
- §107-412 — Special bulk regulations for certain community facility uses in lower
- §107-491 — Special use regulations for residential uses
- §107-64 — Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review Site
- §107-671 — In Area SH
- §107-72 — Qualification of Designated Open Space as Lot Area
- §107-78 — Other Buildings Permitted in Designated Open Space
- §109-32 — Bulk Regulations
- §109-522 — Special provisions for the preservation of certain existing buildings
- §11-22 — Application of Overlapping Regulations
- §11-281 — Permits issued pursuant to variances granted prior to the effective date of
- §11-333 — Special allowances for building permits issued prior to certain dates
- §11-44 — Special Permits Granted Prior to August 12, 2004
- §111-24 — Bulk Regulations for Areas A4, A5. A6 and A7
- §112-12 — Authorization for Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- §112-13 — Special Permit for Modification of Height and Setback Regulations
- §113-11 — Special Bulk Regulations for Community Facilities
- §113-41 — Certification for Community Facility Uses on Certain Corner Lots
- §113-42 — Authorization for Enlargements of Community Facility Buildings
- §113-52 — Special Bulk Regulations
- §114-11 — Special Floor Area Regulations
- §115-06 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3
- §115-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §115-51 — Special Permit to Modify Use or Bulk Regulations
- §115-52 — Authorization for a Public Plaza
- §115-53 — Authorization for Sites Containing Schools
- §116-05 — Applicability
- §116-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS FOR SUBAREAS A, B AND C, THE
- §116-21 — Residential Bulk Regulations in C4-2A Districts
- §116-60 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS IN SUBAREA E
- §116-62 — Special Bulk Regulations
- §117-02 — General Provisions
- §117-11 — General Provisions
- §117-201 — General provisions
- §117-223 — Authorization for a public plaza
- §117-251 — Authorization for sites containing schools
- §117-301 — General provisions
- §117-303 — Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 2
- §117-351 — Authorization for sites containing schools
- §117-42 — Special Bulk and Use Regulations in the Court Square Subdistrict
- §117-52 — Queens Plaza Subdistrict Special Bulk Regulations
- §117-533 — Special permit to modify use or bulk regulations
- §117-56 — Special Permit for Bulk Modifications on Blocks 86/72 and 403
- §119-318 — Modifications of certain bulk regulations
- §121-30 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §122-03 — District Plan
- §122-30 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §123-24 — Modification of Special Permit Requirements
- §123-61 — General Provisions
- §124-60 — SPECIAL PERMIT TO MODIFY USE OR BULK REGULATIONS
- §125-041 — Modification of use and bulk regulations for zoning lots bounding parks
- §125-35 — Authorization for Height and Setback Modifications
- §125-43 — Publicly Accessible Open Area Requirements on
- §126-131 — Special enclosure regulations for specific uses previously prohibited
- §126-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §126-43 — Special Permit to Modify Use or Bulk Regulations
- §127-055 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3
- §127-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §128-60 — SPECIAL APPROVALS
- §128-62 — Special Permit for Buildings in R7-3 Districts
- §131-043 — Modification of use and bulk regulations
- §133-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §133-25 — Modification of Bulk Regulations
- §134-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §134-29 — Authorization for Bulk Modifications in the Southern Subdistrict
- §135-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §135-31 — Special Visual Corridor Requirements
- §136-06 — Private Streets and Publicly Accessible Open Spaces
- §136-52 — Authorization to Modify Bulk Regulations for Affordable Housing Units
- §137-12 — Applicability of Special Regulations
- §137-30 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §137-51 — Authorization for Development of Single Buildings and Enlargements
- §137-52 — Authorization for Development of Multiple Buildings
- §138-042 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3
- §138-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §139-214 — Special floor area provisions for zoning lots containing schools
- §139-216 — Special floor area provisions for street improvements
- §139-231 — General provisions
- §139-47 — Authorization for sites containing schools
- §139-48 — Authorization for Large Mixed-use Sites
- §141-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §142-052 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3
- §142-06 — Modification of Use and Bulk Regulations for Zoning Lots Fronting on
Frequently Asked
What does "bulk" mean in NYC zoning?
"bulk" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition "Bulk" is the term used to describe the size of buildings or other structures, and their relationships to each other and to open areas and lot lines, and therefore includes: (a) the size (including height and floor area) of buildings or other structures; (b) th
Where is "bulk" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "bulk" is referenced in 100 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "bulk" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "bulk" 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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