General Definition A "show window" is a window or opening in the exterior wall of any portion of a building used for business purposes, through which merchandise, services or business are displayed or advertised. A window glazed with transparent glass in the business portion of a building, any part of which window is less than six feet above the sidewalk or the established sidewalk grade beneath the window, shall be a show window. side lot line General Definition see lot line, side
ZR GLOSSARY
show window
§12-10 Definitions
show window
show window is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 8 ZR sections. Last amended December 15, 1961.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 8
- Last amended
- December 15, 1961
What does “show window” mean?
Where is “show window” referenced?
8 sections reference this term. Showing first 8.
- §101-612 — Sign band
- §101-615 — Temporary signs
- §32-431 — For zoning lots with single frontage
- §32-432 — For corner lots
- §42-531 — For zoning lots with single frontage
- §42-532 — For corner lots
- §42-533 — Exceptions for integrated developments divided by district boundaries
- §73-50 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Frequently Asked
What does "show window" mean in NYC zoning?
"show window" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "show window" is a window or opening in the exterior wall of any portion of a building used for business purposes, through which merchandise, services or business are displayed or advertised. A window glazed with transparent glass in the business portion of a
Where is "show window" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "show window" is referenced in 8 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "show window" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "show window" 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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