General Definition see yard, front
ZR GLOSSARY
front yard
§12-10 Definitions
front yard
front yard 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
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What does “front yard” mean?
Where is “front yard” referenced?
41 sections reference this term. Showing first 41.
- §105-702 — Applicability of lower density growth management area regulations
- §107-662 — Modification of required yards of building setbacks
- §113-12 — Special Front Yard Regulations
- §113-522 — Yard regulations
- §119-05 — Applicability of Parking Location Regulations
- §126-135 — Screening of storage in M2-1 Districts near Residence Districts
- §126-136 — Screening of storage
- §126-231 — Minimum required front yards
- §126-233 — Special provisions along district boundaries
- §126-31 — Parking Regulations
- §23-30 — YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN AREA REGULATIONS
- §23-31 — General Provisions
- §23-312 — Additional permitted obstructions generally permitted in all yards
- §23-321 — Basic front yard requirements in R1 through R5 Districts
- §23-322 — Front yard requirements for R6 through R12 Districts
- §23-341 — Permitted obstructions in required rear yards or rear yard equivalents
- §23-723 — Yard modifications
- §24-05 — Buildings Containing Certain Community Facility Uses
- §24-13 — Floor Area Bonus for Deep Front and Wide Side Yards
- §24-33 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §24-34 — Minimum Required Front Yards
- §25-622 — Location of parking spaces in lower density growth management areas
- §25-631 — Location and width of curb cuts in certain districts
- §25-632 — Driveway and curb cut regulations in lower density growth management
- §26-34 — Modification and Waiver Provisions
- §26-51 — Special at-grade Screening and Enclosure Regulations
- §33-151 — In districts with bulk governed by Residence District bulk regulations
- §33-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §34-231 — Modification of front yard requirements
- §35-51 — Modification of Front Yard Requirements
- §37-11 — Applicability of Article II, Chapter 6, to Lots with Private Roads
- §43-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §43-304 — Required front yards along district boundary located in a street
- §62-332 — Rear yards and waterfront yards
- §62-412 — Accessory residential off-site parking
- §64-323 — Special regulations for required yards and open spaces for zoning lots with
- §64-331 — Special regulations for required yards and courts on zoning lots with
- §64-411 — For residential buildings with below-grade parking
- §64-622 — Special open area regulations for non-complying buildings
- §65-41 — Reconstruction and Alteration of Disaster-Damaged Buildings
- §79-21 — General Provisions
Frequently Asked
What does "front yard" mean in NYC zoning?
"front yard" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition see yard, front
Where is "front yard" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "front yard" 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 yard" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "front yard" 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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