Where is "lot area" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?

The term "lot area" is referenced in 100 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.

Is "lot area" an official NYC zoning term?

Yes. "lot area" 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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Q: What does "lot area" mean in NYC zoning?

"lot area" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition "Lot area" is the area of a zoning lot. lot coverage General Definition "Lot coverage" is that portion of a zoning lot which, when viewed directly from above, would be covered by a building or any part of a building. However, for purposes of computing a height

What does “lot area” mean?

General Definition "Lot area" is the area of a zoning lot. lot coverage General Definition "Lot coverage" is that portion of a zoning lot which, when viewed directly from above, would be covered by a building or any part of a building. However, for purposes of computing a #height factor, any portion of such building covered by a roof which qualifies as open space#, or any terrace, balcony, breeze way, or porch or portion thereof not included in the floor area of a building, shall not be included in lot coverage. For example, a zoning lot of 20,000 square feet consists of one portion, 100 feet by 100 feet, as a corner lot portion, and another portion, 100 feet by 100 feet, as an interior lot portion. In a district that allows 70 percent coverage of the interior lot portion, that portion can have a #lot coverage of 7,000 square feet, while the corner lot# portion which is allowed 100 percent coverage can have a lot coverage of 10,000 square feet. When a height factor is not computed for a residential building or residential portion of a building, obstructions permitted pursuant to Section 23-341 (Permitted obstructions in required yards or rear yard equivalents) shall not be included in lot coverage, except that the portion of any balcony which does not project from the face of the building shall be counted as lot coverage.

Where is “lot area” referenced?

100 sections reference this term. Showing first 100.

§101-01 — Definitions

§101-21 — Special Floor Area Regulations

§101-224 — Special provision for certain sites

§101-43 — Off-street Relocation or Renovation of a Subway Stair

§105-021 — Actions not requiring special review

§105-32 — Botanic Environment and Tree Planting Requirements

§105-701 — Applicability of large-scale residential development regulations

§107-092 — Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 4

§107-221 — Active recreational facilities

§107-224 — Qualification of designated open space as lot area for bulk computations

§107-225 — Special bulk regulations for developments containing designated open

§107-23 — Waterfront Esplanade

§107-41 — Type of Residence

§107-42 — Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width for Residences

§107-421 — Minimum lot area and lot width for zoning lots containing certain

§107-45 — Required Open Space for Residences

§107-72 — Qualification of Designated Open Space as Lot Area

§11-341 — Building applications filed before July 8, 2017

§11-41 — Exceptions, Variances or Permits Previously Authorized Pursuant to the 1916

§114-02 — Applicability of Certain Provisions

§115-21 — Floor Area Ratio

§115-52 — Authorization for a Public Plaza

§116-232 — Street wall location

§116-633 — Phased development of Waterfront Public Access Area

§117-222 — Special floor area provisions for zoning lots containing schools

§117-223 — Authorization for a public plaza

§117-322 — Floor area bonus for active recreation space

§117-323 — Special floor area provisions for zoning lots containing schools

§117-44 — Mandatory Subway Improvements

§117-552 — Mandatory sidewalk widening

§119-02 — General Provisions

§119-112 — Tier I tree planting requirements

§119-215 — Landscaping controls to preserve trees, shrubs and ground cover

§119-216 — Tier II tree planting requirements

§119-321 — Modification of use regulations

§121-31 — Floor Area Exemption for Public Schools

§121-341 — Transfer of development rights from landmarks

§123-651 — Street wall location for all buildings

§123-652 — Special base and building heights

§124-21 — Floor Area Regulations

§128-21 — Maximum Floor Area Ratio

§128-35 — Towers

§128-61 — Special Permit for North Waterfront Sites

§131-421 — Coney East Subdistrict, south side of Surf Avenue

§131-51 — Amount of Required and Permitted Parking

§132-31 — Curb Cut Requirements

§133-30 — PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS

§133-50 — PHASING

§134-212 — Floor Area Regulations in the Southern Subdistrict

§137-21 — Residential Use

§137-52 — Authorization for Development of Multiple Buildings

§138-212 — Additional floor area regulations in the Park Avenue Subdistrict

§139-021 — Applicability of regulations to the Gowanus Canal

§139-234 — Special height and setback regulations in Subdistrict B

§139-51 — Area-wide Modifications

§141-24 — Special Height and Setback Regulations in Subdistrict A

§142-07 — Development over a Street in Subarea A1

§142-21 — Floor Area Regulations on Waterfront Blocks

§142-43 — Height and Setback for Shoreline Adjacent Lots in Subarea A2

§142-61 — Lot area and waterfront public access area requirements

§144-232 — Barge Basin Subdistrict

§144-31 — Required Public Access Areas

§145-04 — Definitions

§145-411 — Certification for public realm improvements in Subdistrict A

§146-211 — Floor area modifications for certain paired districts

§146-232 — Other height and setback modifications

§146-41 — Authorization for a Public Plaza

§22-10 — USE ALLOWANCES

§22-142 — Use Group IV – uses subject to size limitations

§23-02 — Applicability in Special Situations

§23-10 — LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH REGULATIONS

§23-11 — Lot Area and Lot Width Regulations in R1 Through R5 Districts

§23-12 — Lot Area and Lot Width Regulations in R6 through R12 Districts

§23-21 — Floor Area Regulations for R1 Through R5 Districts

§23-362 — Maximum lot coverage in R6 through R12 Districts

§23-421 — Basic pitched-roof envelopes for certain districts

§23-431 — Street wall location requirements

§23-434 — Height and setback modifications for eligible sites

§23-441 — Special tower provisions

§23-442 — Special provisions for certain community districts

§23-711 — Applicability

§23-737 — Tower regulations

§24-02 — Applicability in Special Situations

§24-05 — Buildings Containing Certain Community Facility Uses

§24-11 — Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Percentage of Lot Coverage

§24-162 — Maximum floor area ratios and special floor area limitations for zoning lots

§24-54 — Tower Regulations

§25-15 — Maximum Spaces for Single-Family Detached Residences

§25-18 — Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses

§25-222 — Requirements for developments or enlargements in the Outer Transit Zone

§25-232 — Requirements for developments or enlargements beyond the Greater

§25-31 — General Provisions

§25-36 — Waiver of Requirements for Certain Small Zoning Lots

§25-37 — Waiver for Mixed-Use Developments

§25-541 — Joint facilities

§25-623 — Maneuverability standards for community facility uses

§25-624 — Special parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower

§25-66 — Parking Lot Landscaping

§32-10 — USE ALLOWANCES

§32-153 — Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions

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