General Definition see yard equivalent, rear
ZR GLOSSARY
rear yard equivalent
§12-10 Definitions
rear yard equivalent
rear yard equivalent is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 43 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 43
- Last amended
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What does “rear yard equivalent” mean?
Where is “rear yard equivalent” referenced?
43 sections reference this term. Showing first 43.
- §117-524 — Special yard regulations
- §128-22 — Rear Yard Equivalents
- §135-22 — Special Yard Regulations
- §141-21 — Special Yard Regulations
- §23-10 — LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH REGULATIONS
- §23-30 — YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN AREA REGULATIONS
- §23-311 — Permitted obstructions in all yards, courts and open areas
- §23-312 — Additional permitted obstructions generally permitted in all yards
- §23-313 — Level and measurement of yards
- §23-331 — Permitted obstructions in certain side yards
- §23-341 — Permitted obstructions in required rear yards or rear yard equivalents
- §23-343 — Rear yard equivalent requirements
- §23-344 — Additional rear yard modifications
- §23-363 — Special rules for certain interior or through lots
- §23-371 — Standard minimum distance between buildings
- §23-734 — Permitted obstructions in open space
- §24-13 — Floor Area Bonus for Deep Front and Wide Side Yards
- §24-163 — Lot coverage for zoning lots containing community facility and residential
- §24-32 — Level of Yards and Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- §24-33 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §24-35 — Minimum Required Side Yards
- §24-38 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §24-382 — Required rear yard equivalents
- §24-552 — Required rear setbacks for tall buildings
- §33-03 — Applicability of Article II, Chapter 3 Regulations
- §33-22 — Level of Yards
- §33-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §33-24 — Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- §33-25 — Minimum Required Side Yards
- §33-28 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §33-283 — Required rear yard equivalents
- §34-232 — Modification of side yard requirements
- §35-24 — Applicability of Residential Bulk Rules to Non-residential Portions of Mixed
- §35-50 — MODIFICATION OF YARD REGULATIONS
- §43-22 — Level of Yards
- §43-23 — Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents
- §43-24 — Measurement of Yard Width or Depth
- §43-28 — Special Provisions for Through Lots
- §64-312 — Permitted obstructions in required yards, courts, and open spaces for all
- §64-323 — Special regulations for required yards and open spaces for zoning lots with
- §66-232 — Special open space, lot coverage and yard modifications
- §93-522 — Ninth Avenue Rail Yard
- §98-41 — Special Rear Yard Regulations
Frequently Asked
What does "rear yard equivalent" mean in NYC zoning?
"rear yard equivalent" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition see yard equivalent, rear
Where is "rear yard equivalent" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "rear yard equivalent" is referenced in 43 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 equivalent" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "rear yard equivalent" 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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