General Definition see lot line, front
front lot line
front lot line is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 41 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 41
- Last amended
- —
What does “front lot line” mean?
Where is “front lot line” referenced?
41 sections reference this term. Showing first 41.
- §104-01 — Definitions
- §107-241 — Special provisions for arterials
- §107-662 — Modification of required yards of building setbacks
- §117-423 — Sidewalk widening
- §118-22 — Street Wall Regulations
- §23-344 — Additional rear yard modifications
- §23-363 — Special rules for certain interior or through lots
- §23-434 — Height and setback modifications for eligible sites
- §23-736 — Special height and setback regulations for sky exposure plane buildings
- §24-13 — Floor Area Bonus for Deep Front and Wide Side Yards
- §24-392 — Along short dimension of block
- §24-53 — Alternate Front Setbacks
- §26-42 — Planting Strips
- §33-302 — Along short dimension of block
- §33-44 — Alternate Front Setbacks
- §37-53 — Design Standards for Pedestrian Circulation Spaces
- §43-304 — Required front yards along district boundary located in a street
- §43-312 — Along short dimension of block
- §43-44 — Alternate Front Setbacks
- §64-412 — Surfacing
- §64-622 — Special open area regulations for non-complying buildings
- §65-41 — Reconstruction and Alteration of Disaster-Damaged Buildings
- §66-41 — Construction, Maintenance and Other Obligations
- §81-261 — Definitions
- §81-263 — Standard setback requirements
- §81-264 — Encroachments and compensating recesses
- §81-265 — Encroachment limitations by length and height rules
- §81-271 — Definitions
- §81-272 — Features of the Daylight Evaluation Chart
- §81-273 — Rules for plotting buildings on the daylight evaluation chart
- §81-275 — Special conditions
- §81-43 — Street Wall Continuity Along Designated Streets
- §81-662 — Daylight compensation modifications for qualifying sites
- §81-671 — Special street wall requirements
- §81-673 — Mass transit access
- §81-83 — Special Street Wall Requirements
- §81-90 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PRESERVATION SUBDISTRICT
- §82-04 — District Plan
- §82-322 — Street walls along certain street lines
- §95-033 — Location of transit easements
- §95-055 — Knockout panel
Frequently Asked
What does "front lot line" mean in NYC zoning?
"front lot line" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition see lot line, front
Where is "front lot line" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "front lot line" is referenced in 41 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "front lot line" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "front lot line" 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.
Need help interpreting “front lot line”?
Ask MuniMind for plain-language explanations and case examples.