Applicable to Article VIII - Chapter 1 A projection beyond the setback line, the free zone or the half-setback line by any portion of a building that exceeds the maximum height permitted at the street line. (See illustration of Compensating Recess and Encroachment)
ZR GLOSSARY
encroachment
§12-10 Definitions
encroachment
encroachment is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 7 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 7
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “encroachment” mean?
Where is “encroachment” referenced?
7 sections reference this term. Showing first 7.
- §81-251 — Purpose of height and setback regulations
- §81-261 — Definitions
- §81-264 — Encroachments and compensating recesses
- §81-265 — Encroachment limitations by length and height rules
- §81-272 — Features of the Daylight Evaluation Chart
- §81-661 — Height and setback modifications for buildings in the Grand Central Core
- §81-662 — Daylight compensation modifications for qualifying sites
Frequently Asked
What does "encroachment" mean in NYC zoning?
"encroachment" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article VIII - Chapter 1 A projection beyond the setback line, the free zone or the half-setback line by any portion of a building that exceeds the maximum height permitted at the street line. (See illustration of Compensating Recess and Encroachment)
Where is "encroachment" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "encroachment" is referenced in 7 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "encroachment" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "encroachment" 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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