Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 The “moderate-risk flood zone” is the area, as indicated on the flood maps, and not within of the high-risk flood zone, that has a 0.2 percent chance of flooding in a given year.
ZR GLOSSARY
moderate-risk flood zone
§12-10 Definitions
moderate-risk flood zone
moderate-risk flood zone is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 2 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 2
- Last amended
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What does “moderate-risk flood zone” mean?
Where is “moderate-risk flood zone” referenced?
2 sections reference this term. Showing first 2.
Frequently Asked
What does "moderate-risk flood zone" mean in NYC zoning?
"moderate-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 “moderate-risk flood zone” is the area, as indicated on the flood maps, and not within of the high-risk flood zone, that has a 0.2 percent chance of flooding in a given year.
Where is "moderate-risk flood zone" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "moderate-risk flood zone" 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.
Is "moderate-risk flood zone" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "moderate-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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