General Definition see yard, rear
ZR GLOSSARY
rear yard
§12-10 Definitions
rear yard
rear yard is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 73 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 73
- Last amended
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What does “rear yard” mean?
Where is “rear yard” referenced?
73 sections reference this term. Showing first 73.
- §106-42 — Modification of Yard Regulations
- §107-463 — Modifications of special yard regulations for certain zoning lots
- §115-22 — Modification of Rear Yard Regulations
- §117-524 — Special yard regulations
- §123-631 — Special yard regulations
- §135-22 — Special Yard Regulations
- §139-221 — Permitted obstructions in required yards
- §139-222 — Rear yards and rear yard equivalents
- §141-21 — Special Yard Regulations
- §142-30 — SPECIAL YARD REGULATIONS
- §146-22 — Special Yard Regulations
- §23-10 — LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH REGULATIONS
- §23-30 — YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN AREA REGULATIONS
- §23-312 — Additional permitted obstructions generally permitted in all yards
- §23-341 — Permitted obstructions in required rear yards or rear yard equivalents
- §23-342 — Rear yard requirements
- §23-344 — Additional rear yard modifications
- §23-363 — Special rules for certain interior or through lots
- §23-372 — Distance between legally required windows and lot lines
- §23-723 — Yard modifications
- §23-734 — Permitted obstructions in open space
- §24-163 — Lot coverage for zoning lots containing community facility and residential
- §24-31 — Applicability of Yard Regulations
- §24-33 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §24-36 — Minimum Required Rear Yards
- §24-361 — Beyond one hundred feet of a street line
- §24-37 — Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- §24-38 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §24-381 — Excepted through lots
- §24-39 — Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards
- §24-391 — Within one hundred feet of corners
- §24-392 — Along short dimension of block
- §24-393 — For zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines
- §26-34 — Modification and Waiver Provisions
- §33-03 — Applicability of Article II, Chapter 3 Regulations
- §33-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §33-26 — Minimum Required Rear Yards
- §33-261 — Beyond one hundred feet of a street line
- §33-262 — Minimum rear yards for C7 Districts
- §33-27 — Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- §33-28 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §33-281 — Excepted districts
- §33-282 — Excepted through lots
- §33-30 — OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR REAR YARDS
- §33-301 — Within one hundred feet of corners
- §33-303 — For zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines
- §33-32 — Modification of Yard Regulations
- §35-24 — Applicability of Residential Bulk Rules to Non-residential Portions of Mixed
- §35-53 — Modification of Rear Yard Requirements
- §43-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §43-26 — Minimum Required Rear Yards
- §43-261 — Beyond one hundred feet of a street line
- §43-262 — Minimum rear yards for Manufacturing Districts with an A suffix
- §43-27 — Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots
- §43-28 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §43-29 — Special Provisions Applying Along Railroad Right-of-way
- §43-31 — Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards
- §43-311 — Within 100 feet of corners
- §43-313 — For zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines
- §62-332 — Rear yards and waterfront yards
- §64-312 — Permitted obstructions in required yards, courts, and open spaces for all
- §64-622 — Special open area regulations for non-complying buildings
- §73-68 — Height and Setback and Yard Modifications
- §73-69 — Rear Yard Modifications
- §74-54 — Rear Yard Modifications
- §74-62 — Developments Over Streets
- §74-944 — Modifications in conjunction with a floor area increase
- §74-945 — Conditions
- §79-21 — General Provisions
- §81-067 — Special permit modifications of Section 81-254, Section 81-40 and certain
- §93-522 — Ninth Avenue Rail Yard
- §98-41 — Special Rear Yard Regulations
- §98-424 — Authorization to modify certain bulk regulations
Frequently Asked
What does "rear yard" mean in NYC zoning?
"rear yard" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition see yard, rear
Where is "rear yard" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "rear yard" is referenced in 73 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "rear yard" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "rear yard" 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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