General Definition A "private road" is a right-of-way, other than a street, that provides vehicular access from a street to five or more dwelling units that are within buildings or building segments that are located wholly beyond 50 feet of a street line or street setback line. An individual driveway serving fewer than five parking spaces shall not be considered a #private road#. However, in lower density growth management areas, a private road is a right-of-way, other than a street, that provides vehicular access from a street to: (a) three or more buildings or building segments located wholly beyond 50 feet of a #street line or street setback line#; or (b) one or two buildings or building segments located wholly beyond 50 feet of a street line or street setback line that contain five or more dwelling units. Regulations for private roads are located in Sections 26-00 (APPLICABILITY OF THIS CHAPTER) and 37-10 (SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE ROADS AND LOWER DENSITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS). profile curve Applicable from 81-271, 81-272, 81-273, 81-274, 81-275, 81-276, 81-277 A curved line on the daylight evaluation chart rising from the intersection of the curved line representing an elevation angle of 72 degrees with the vertical line at the far lot line. The #profile curve is used to evaluate a building's obstruction of the sky as seen in profile from the vantage point#. profile encroachment Applicable from 81-271, 81-272, 81-273, 81-274, 81-275, 81-276, 81-277 The space on the daylight evaluation chart which, when viewed from the vantage point, is on the far side of the profile curve and which is blocked by the projection of the building on the daylight evaluation chart. (See illustration of Profile Encroachment)
private road
private road is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 15 ZR sections. Last amended December 6, 2023.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 15
- Last amended
- December 6, 2023
What does “private road” mean?
Where is “private road” referenced?
15 sections reference this term. Showing first 15.
- §105-022 — Requirements for application
- §105-35 — Tier II Site Requirements for Driveways and Private Roads
- §105-434 — Modification of requirements for private roads and driveways
- §119-211 — Lot coverage, floor area and density regulations
- §119-214 — Tier II requirements for driveways and private roads
- §119-22 — Tier II Submission Requirements
- §119-321 — Modification of use regulations
- §26-21 — Requirements for Private Roads
- §26-23 — Yards
- §26-24 — Requirements for Curbs and Curb Cuts
- §26-25 — Parking Location and Curb Cuts Accessing Driveways
- §26-26 — Modification and Waiver Provisions
- §26-27 — Waiver of Bulk Regulations Within Unimproved Streets
- §26-31 — Entrances, Parking Location and Curb Cuts
- §62-363 — Special height and setback regulations
Frequently Asked
What does "private road" mean in NYC zoning?
"private road" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "private road" is a right-of-way, other than a street, that provides vehicular access from a street to five or more dwelling units that are within buildings or building segments that are located wholly beyond 50 feet of a street line or street setback line. A
Where is "private road" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "private road" is referenced in 15 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "private road" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "private road" 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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