Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 The “flood-resistant construction elevation” shall be the level of flood elevation required by Appendix G of the New York City Building Code for the “Flood design classification” of a #building or other structure as set forth therein, or a height of two feet above the lowest grade adjacent to the building or other structure#, whichever is higher.
ZR GLOSSARY
flood-resistant construction elevation
§12-10 Definitions
flood-resistant construction elevation
flood-resistant construction elevation is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 12 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 12
- Last amended
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What does “flood-resistant construction elevation” mean?
Where is “flood-resistant construction elevation” referenced?
12 sections reference this term. Showing first 12.
- §131-49 — Authorization for Exterior Ramps
- §62-332 — Rear yards and waterfront yards
- §62-611 — Permitted obstructions
- §62-655 — Planting and trees
- §64-11 — Definitions
- §64-222 — Ground floor use
- §64-311 — Special floor area modifications for all buildings
- §64-312 — Permitted obstructions in required yards, courts, and open spaces for all
- §64-321 — Measurement of height for flood-resistant buildings
- §64-322 — Special floor area modifications for flood-resistant buildings
- §64-323 — Special regulations for required yards and open spaces for zoning lots with
- §64-324 — Street wall location for flood-resistant buildings
Frequently Asked
What does "flood-resistant construction elevation" mean in NYC zoning?
"flood-resistant construction elevation" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 The “flood-resistant construction elevation” shall be the level of flood elevation required by Appendix G of the New York City Building Code for the “Flood design classification” of a building or other structure as set forth therein, or a heig
Where is "flood-resistant construction elevation" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "flood-resistant construction elevation" is referenced in 12 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "flood-resistant construction elevation" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "flood-resistant construction elevation" 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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