General Definition An “inner court” is any court which is bounded: (a) exclusively by building walls; (b) by building walls and one or more side lot lines or rear lot lines; or (c) by building walls, except for one opening on any open area along a side lot line or #rear lot line# where the dimension of such open area, at any point, is less than 20 feet at or below a height of 75 feet, or less than 30 feet above a height of 75 feet.
ZR GLOSSARY
court, inner
§12-10 Definitions
court, inner
court, inner 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.
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- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 0
- Last amended
- December 5, 2024
What does “court, inner” mean?
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What does "court, inner" mean in NYC zoning?
"court, inner" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition An “inner court” is any court which is bounded: (a) exclusively by building walls; (b) by building walls and one or more side lot lines or rear lot lines; or (c) by building walls, except for one opening on any open area along a side lot line or rear lot line w
Where is "court, inner" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "court, inner" 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.
Is "court, inner" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "court, inner" 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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