Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 The “high-risk flood zone” is the area, as indicated on the flood maps, that has a one percent chance of flooding in a given year.
ZR GLOSSARY
high-risk flood zone
§12-10 Definitions
high-risk flood zone
high-risk flood zone is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 3 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 3
- Last amended
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What does “high-risk flood zone” mean?
Where is “high-risk flood zone” referenced?
3 sections reference this term. Showing first 3.
Frequently Asked
What does "high-risk flood zone" mean in NYC zoning?
"high-risk flood zone" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 The “high-risk flood zone” is the area, as indicated on the flood maps, that has a one percent chance of flooding in a given year.
Where is "high-risk flood zone" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "high-risk flood zone" is referenced in 3 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "high-risk flood zone" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "high-risk flood zone" 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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