General Definition The “special streetscape area” shall refer to special geographies where unique streetscape regulations apply in Section 32-30, inclusive. Special streetscape areas shall include areas within: (a) the boundaries shown in APPENDIX I of this Resolution; (b) the Manhattan Core, as defined in Section 12-10, with the exception of Governors Island in Community District 1; and (c) the Long Island City area, as defined in Section 16-02.
ZR GLOSSARY
special streetscape area
§12-10 Definitions
special streetscape area
special streetscape area is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 1 ZR sections. Last amended December 5, 2024.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 1
- Last amended
- December 5, 2024
What does “special streetscape area” mean?
Where is “special streetscape area” referenced?
1 sections reference this term. Showing first 1.
- §32-301 — Definitions
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What does "special streetscape area" mean in NYC zoning?
"special streetscape area" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition The “special streetscape area” shall refer to special geographies where unique streetscape regulations apply in Section 32-30, inclusive. Special streetscape areas shall include areas within: (a) the boundaries shown in APPENDIX I of this Resolution; (b) the Ma
Where is "special streetscape area" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "special streetscape area" is referenced in 1 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "special streetscape area" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "special streetscape area" 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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