General Definition A "sky exposure plane" or "front sky exposure plane" is an imaginary inclined plane: (a) beginning above the street line (or, where so indicated, above the front yard line) at a height set forth in the district regulations; and (b) rising over a zoning lot at a ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance set forth in the district regulations.
ZR GLOSSARY
sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane
§12-10 Definitions
sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane
sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 0 ZR sections. Last amended April 18, 1987.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 0
- Last amended
- April 18, 1987
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What does "sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" mean in NYC zoning?
"sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "sky exposure plane" or "front sky exposure plane" is an imaginary inclined plane: (a) beginning above the street line (or, where so indicated, above the front yard line) at a height set forth in the district regulations; and (b) rising over a zoning lot at a
Where is "sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" is referenced in 0 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "sky exposure plane or front sky exposure plane" 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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