General Definition A "legally required window" is a window or portion of a window (including a window either in addition to or as a substitute for mechanical ventilation) which is required by any applicable law or statute to provide light or ventilation to a "living room," as defined in the Housing Maintenance Code.
ZR GLOSSARY
legally required window
§12-10 Definitions
legally required window
legally required window is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 11 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 11
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “legally required window” mean?
Where is “legally required window” referenced?
11 sections reference this term. Showing first 11.
- §23-372 — Distance between legally required windows and lot lines
- §23-381 — Special provisions in other geographies
- §23-735 — Special yard, court and other area regulations
- §24-181 — Special provisions for certain buildings
- §35-812 — Floor area and open space ratios
- §62-365 — Special bulk regulations for zoning lots adjacent to public parks
- §64-312 — Permitted obstructions in required yards, courts, and open spaces for all
- §66-232 — Special open space, lot coverage and yard modifications
- §66-234 — Special height and setback modifications
- §74-743 — Special provisions for bulk modification
- §98-62 — High Line Access Easement Regulations
Frequently Asked
What does "legally required window" mean in NYC zoning?
"legally required window" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "legally required window" is a window or portion of a window (including a window either in addition to or as a substitute for mechanical ventilation) which is required by any applicable law or statute to provide light or ventilation to a "living room," as def
Where is "legally required window" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "legally required window" is referenced in 11 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "legally required window" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "legally required window" 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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