What does "residence district" mean in NYC zoning?

"residence district" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "Residence District" includes any district whose designation begins with the letter "R." For example, an "R6" District includes any district whose designation begins with the symbol "R6."

Where is "residence district" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?

The term "residence district" is referenced in 100 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.

Is "residence district" an official NYC zoning term?

Yes. "residence district" 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.

ZR GLOSSARY

residence district

§12-10 Definitions

residence district

residence district is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 100 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.

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Definition source: §12-10
Sections using term: 100
Last amended: February 2, 2011

What does “residence district” mean?

Where is “residence district” referenced?

100 sections reference this term. Showing first 100.

§105-33 — Residential Lot Coverage Regulations on Sites Granted an Authorization

§11-333 — Special allowances for building permits issued prior to certain dates

§115-06 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§115-11 — Modification to Permitted Uses

§115-13 — Streetscape Regulations

§117-212 — Streetscape regulations

§117-23 — Special Yard Regulations

§117-241 — Street wall location

§117-303 — Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 2

§117-312 — Streetscape regulations

§117-34 — Special Height and Setback Regulations

§117-342 — Base heights, minimum setbacks and articulation

§117-502 — Queens Plaza Subdistrict Plan

§119-211 — Lot coverage, floor area and density regulations

§119-212 — Height and setback regulations

§121-11 — Regulations for M1-9A Districts

§121-321 — Rear yard equivalent

§121-322 — Minimum distance between buildings

§123-10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

§123-20 — SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS

§123-24 — Modification of Special Permit Requirements

§123-33 — Health and Fitness Establishments

§123-622 — Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots containing only residential

§123-623 — Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots containing mixed use buildings

§123-64 — Special Height and Setback Regulations in Special Mixed Use Districts with

§123-65 — Special Height and Setback Regulations in Special Mixed Use Districts with

§123-651 — Street wall location for all buildings

§123-652 — Special base and building heights

§123-72 — Residential and Community Facility Uses

§123-73 — On Waterfront Blocks

§124-13 — Uses Permitted As-of-Right

§126-133 — Enclosure regulations in M2-1 Districts near Residence Districts

§126-134 — Enclosure of storage in M1-1 Districts near Residence Districts

§126-135 — Screening of storage in M2-1 Districts near Residence Districts

§126-136 — Screening of storage

§126-233 — Special provisions along district boundaries

§127-055 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§127-12 — Sign Regulations

§127-21 — Special Floor Area Regulations

§127-31 — Accessory Off-street Parking Regulations

§138-042 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§142-052 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§142-49 — Height and Setback for Certain Zoning Lots in Subdistricts C and D

§145-053 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§145-23 — Height and Setback Regulations

§146-042 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3

§146-11 — Additional Conditions for Certain Uses

§146-12 — Certification for an Alternate Means of Compliance for Mixed Buildings

§22-00 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

§22-111 — Use Group I – general use allowances

§22-121 — Use Group II – general use allowances

§22-131 — Use Group III – general use allowances

§22-141 — Use Group IV – general use allowances

§23-01 — Applicability of This Chapter

§23-737 — Tower regulations

§24-01 — Applicability of This Chapter

§24-04 — Applicability of Article II, Chapter 3 Regulations

§24-50 — HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS

§24-54 — Tower Regulations

§25-52 — Off-site Spaces for Residences

§25-532 — For permitted non-residential uses

§32-01 — Special Provisions for Adult Establishments

§32-163 — Use Group VI – uses subject to additional conditions

§32-164 — Use Group VI – uses subject to open use allowances

§32-301 — Definitions

§32-322 — Alternate ground floor level regulations for certain frontages

§32-431 — For zoning lots with single frontage

§32-432 — For corner lots

§32-433 — Exceptions for integrated developments divided by district boundaries

§32-671 — Special provisions applying along district boundaries

§33-03 — Applicability of Article II, Chapter 3 Regulations

§33-121 — In districts with bulk governed by Residence District bulk regulations

§33-292 — Required yards along district boundary coincident with rear lot lines of two

§33-40 — HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS

§33-431 — In C1 or C2 Districts with bulk governed by surrounding Residence District

§34-11 — General Provisions

§34-111 — Residential bulk regulations in Cl or C2 Districts whose bulk is governed by

§35-24 — Applicability of Residential Bulk Rules to Non-residential Portions of Mixed

§35-32 — Maximum Floor Area for Mixed Buildings on Qualifying Residential Sites

§35-62 — Height and Setback Requirements in Commercial Districts With R1 Through

§35-632 — Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations

§36-31 — General Provisions

§36-42 — Off-site Spaces for Residences

§36-532 — Location and width of curb cuts accessing residential parking spaces in

§36-55 — Screening

§36-663 — Restrictions on location of berths near Residence Districts

§36-665 — Screening

§42-01 — Special Provisions for Adult Establishments

§42-152 — Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions

§42-194 — Use Group IX – uses subject to open use allowances

§42-414 — Special provisions applying along district boundaries

§42-425 — Special provisions applying along district boundaries

§42-475 — Regulations applying to Class III materials or products

§42-512 — In M2 or M3 Districts

§42-521 — In M1 Districts

§42-522 — In M2 or M3 Districts

§42-531 — For zoning lots with single frontage

§42-532 — For corner lots

§42-533 — Exceptions for integrated developments divided by district boundaries

§42-661 — Restrictions along district boundary located in a street

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What does “residence district” mean?

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