General Definition "Land with minor improvements" is a tract of land or a zoning lot that: (a) does not contain any building or other structure; or (b) involves buildings or other structures, or other improvements, located underground or substantially at ground level, with a total assessed valuation, excluding land, of less than $14,500 as of February 2, 2011, as determined from the assessment rolls in effect on the applicable date on which such use is changed, damaged or destroyed, or terminated, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 52-32, 52-52 or 52-72 (Land with Minor Improvements). The Chairperson of the City Planning Commission shall adjust this figure annually. Such adjustment shall occur on August 1 of each calendar year, based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the twelve months ended on June 30 of that year. landmark building or other structure Applicable from 81-60, 81-61, 81-611, 81-612, 81-613, 81-62, 81-621, 81-63, 81-631, 81-632, 81-633, 81-634, 81- 64, 81-641, 81-642, 81-643, 81-644, 81-645, 81-65, 81-651, 81-652, 81-653, 81-66, 81-661, 81-662, 81-663, 81-67, 81-671, 81-672, 81-673, 81-674, 81-675, 81-676 For the purposes of Section 81-60, inclusive, a “landmark building or other structure” shall include any structure designated as a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to the New York City Charter and Administrative Code, but shall not include those portions of #zoning lots# used for cemetery purposes, statues, monuments or bridges. No transfer of development rights is permitted pursuant to Section 81-60, inclusive, from those portions of zoning lots used for cemetery purposes, or any structures within historic districts, statues, monuments or bridges.
land with minor improvements
land with minor improvements is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 8 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 8
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “land with minor improvements” mean?
Where is “land with minor improvements” referenced?
8 sections reference this term. Showing first 8.
- §105-01 — Definitions
- §107-01 — Definitions
- §107-69 — Residential Uses in Area M
- §42-311 — Residential uses in M1-1D through M1-5D Districts
- §52-42 — C6, C8 or Manufacturing Districts
- §52-52 — Land with Minor Improvements
- §52-72 — Land with Minor Improvements
- §52-74 — Uses Objectionable in Residence Districts
Frequently Asked
What does "land with minor improvements" mean in NYC zoning?
"land with minor improvements" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition "Land with minor improvements" is a tract of land or a zoning lot that: (a) does not contain any building or other structure; or (b) involves buildings or other structures, or other improvements, located underground or substantially at ground level, with a tota
Where is "land with minor improvements" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "land with minor improvements" is referenced in 8 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "land with minor improvements" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "land with minor improvements" 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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