General Definition A “publicly accessible open area” is an open area for public use on a zoning lot developed in accordance with the requirements of a plaza, residential plaza, urban plaza or public plaza.
ZR GLOSSARY
publicly accessible open area
§12-10 Definitions
publicly accessible open area
publicly accessible open area is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 40 ZR sections. Last amended October 17, 2007.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 40
- Last amended
- October 17, 2007
What does “publicly accessible open area” mean?
Where is “publicly accessible open area” referenced?
40 sections reference this term. Showing first 40.
- §125-33 — Required Street Walls
- §125-43 — Publicly Accessible Open Area Requirements on
- §131-52 — Use and Location of Parking Facilities
- §23-243 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §24-113 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §26-141 — Arcades
- §33-124 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §34-113 — Existing public amenities for which floor area bonuses have been received
- §35-34 — Existing Public Amenities for Which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been
- §37-713 — Locational restrictions
- §37-727 — Hours of access
- §37-73 — Kiosks and Open Air Cafes
- §37-78 — Compliance
- §37-80 — ARCADES
- §37-81 — Moveable Tables and Chairs
- §43-15 — Existing Public Amenities for which Floor Area Bonuses Have Been Received
- §74-148 — Railroad passenger stations
- §74-747 — Previously granted special permits
- §74-761 — Elimination or reduction in size of bonused public amenities
- §74-81 — Through Block Arcades
- §74-851 — Floor area bonus for covered pedestrian space
- §81-231 — Existing plazas or other public amenities
- §81-681 — Mandatory requirements for qualifying sites
- §82-50 — EXISTING PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN AREAS
- §87-01 — Definitions
- §91-80 — PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
- §91-81 — Events Within Public Access Areas
- §91-82 — Amenities Within Public Access Areas
- §91-821 — Certification for outdoor cafes within arcades
- §91-822 — Requirements for furnishings
- §91-83 — Retail Uses Within Existing Arcades
- §91-831 — Ground floor requirements
- §91-832 — Plaza improvements
- §91-833 — Special regulations for plazas less than 40 feet in depth
- §91-834 — Indoor public spaces
- §91-835 — Alternative improvements
- §91-837 — Subsequent design changes
- §91-841 — Authorization for retail uses within existing arcades
- §91-842 — Authorization to modify design requirements
- §91-85 — Special Permit for Enlargements of 7,500 Square Feet or Greater
Frequently Asked
What does "publicly accessible open area" mean in NYC zoning?
"publicly accessible open area" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A “publicly accessible open area” is an open area for public use on a zoning lot developed in accordance with the requirements of a plaza, residential plaza, urban plaza or public plaza.
Where is "publicly accessible open area" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "publicly accessible open area" is referenced in 40 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "publicly accessible open area" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "publicly accessible open 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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