General Definition A “commercial building” is a building used only for a commercial use. C1 or C2 Districts mapped within Residence Districts are Commercial Districts and subject to the regulations of Article III.
ZR GLOSSARY
commercial building
§12-10 Definitions
commercial building
commercial building is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 15 ZR sections. Last amended June 6, 2024.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 15
- Last amended
- June 6, 2024
What does “commercial building” mean?
Where is “commercial building” referenced?
15 sections reference this term. Showing first 15.
- §106-21 — Special Permit Provisions for Community Facility Uses
- §12-01 — Rules Applying to Text of Resolution
- §122-30 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS
- §122-60 — SPECIAL ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- §33-431 — In C1 or C2 Districts with bulk governed by surrounding Residence District
- §33-432 — In other Commercial Districts
- §33-441 — In C1 or C2 Districts with bulk governed by surrounding Residence District
- §33-442 — In other Commercial Districts
- §35-812 — Floor area and open space ratios
- §37-748 — Additional amenities
- §74-743 — Special provisions for bulk modification
- §81-643 — Special provisions for retaining non-complying floor area in commercial
- §85-04 — Modifications of Bulk Regulations
- §93-512 — Subareas A3, A4 and A5 of the Large-Scale Plan Subdistrict A
- §94-095 — Special permit for floor area, location within buildings, building height and
Frequently Asked
What does "commercial building" mean in NYC zoning?
"commercial building" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A “commercial building” is a building used only for a commercial use. C1 or C2 Districts mapped within Residence Districts are Commercial Districts and subject to the regulations of Article III.
Where is "commercial building" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "commercial building" is referenced in 15 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "commercial building" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "commercial building" 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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