Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 FROM SECTION 64-11: For the purposes of applying the provisions of Section 64-322(c), a “primary street frontage” shall include: (a) in Commercial Districts, frontages that meet the criteria for a “primary frontage” as defined in Section 37-311; (b) in M1 Districts paired with Residence Districts, frontages along: (1) wide streets; (2) narrow streets within 50 feet of a wide street; and (3) narrrow streets where an M1 District paired with a Residence District is mapped along an entire block frontage; and (c) frontages where non-residential uses are required at the ground-floor level pursuant to a Special Purpose District or waterfront public access area.
ZR GLOSSARY
primary street frontage
§12-10 Definitions
primary street frontage
primary street frontage is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 1 ZR sections. Last amended June 6, 2024.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 1
- Last amended
- June 6, 2024
What does “primary street frontage” mean?
Where is “primary street frontage” referenced?
1 sections reference this term. Showing first 1.
- §144-41 — Ground Floor Streetscape Provisions
Frequently Asked
What does "primary street frontage" mean in NYC zoning?
"primary street frontage" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 FROM SECTION 64-11: For the purposes of applying the provisions of Section 64-322(c), a “primary street frontage” shall include: (a) in Commercial Districts, frontages that meet the criteria for a “primary frontage” as defined in Section 37-31
Where is "primary street frontage" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "primary street frontage" is referenced in 1 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "primary street frontage" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "primary street frontage" 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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