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middle one-third rule is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 2 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Applicable to Article VIII - Chapter 1 The rule under which, for the middle one-third of the front lot line length, the free zone includes area between the setback line and either the half-setback line or the ten-foot setback line, whichever is further from the street line. However, on a corner lot the free zone does not extend beyond the setback line along an intersecting street. (See illustrations of Middle One-Third Rule) [MIDDLE ONE-THIRD RULE - two images]
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"middle one-third rule" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article VIII - Chapter 1 The rule under which, for the middle one-third of the front lot line length, the free zone includes area between the setback line and either the half-setback line or the ten-foot setback line, whichever is further from the street line. Howev
The term "middle one-third rule" is referenced in 2 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Yes. "middle one-third rule" 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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