Applicable to Article IV - Chapter 1 The "conical surface" is an imaginary inclined surface extending upward and outward from the periphery of the horizontal surface, which: (a) rises at a slope, measured in an imaginary vertical plane passing through the #airport reference point (or points#), of one foot for every 20 feet in horizontal distance; and (b) is measured on a horizontal radius from the airport reference point (or points), and extends for a distance set forth in Section 61-41 (Airport Reference Point, Established Elevation and Specified Radii).
ZR GLOSSARY
conical surface
§12-10 Definitions
conical surface
conical surface is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 4 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 4
- Last amended
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What does “conical surface” mean?
Where is “conical surface” referenced?
4 sections reference this term. Showing first 4.
Frequently Asked
What does "conical surface" mean in NYC zoning?
"conical surface" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article IV - Chapter 1 The "conical surface" is an imaginary inclined surface extending upward and outward from the periphery of the horizontal surface, which: (a) rises at a slope, measured in an imaginary vertical plane passing through the airport reference point
Where is "conical surface" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "conical surface" is referenced in 4 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "conical surface" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "conical surface" 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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