Applicable to Article XI - Chapter 9 FROM 119-01: steep slope buffer A "steep slope buffer" is a 15-foot wide area having a slope of less than 25 percent that adjoins the entire length of the crest of a steep slope.
ZR GLOSSARY
steep slope buffer
§12-10 Definitions
steep slope buffer
steep slope buffer is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 7 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 7
- Last amended
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What does “steep slope buffer” mean?
Where is “steep slope buffer” referenced?
7 sections reference this term. Showing first 7.
- §105-022 — Requirements for application
- §105-33 — Residential Lot Coverage Regulations on Sites Granted an Authorization
- §105-422 — Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a Tier II
- §119-02 — General Provisions
- §119-12 — Tier I Submission Requirements
- §119-211 — Lot coverage, floor area and density regulations
- §119-311 — Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a steep
Frequently Asked
What does "steep slope buffer" mean in NYC zoning?
"steep slope buffer" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article XI - Chapter 9 FROM 119-01: steep slope buffer A "steep slope buffer" is a 15-foot wide area having a slope of less than 25 percent that adjoins the entire length of the crest of a steep slope.
Where is "steep slope buffer" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "steep slope buffer" is referenced in 7 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "steep slope buffer" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "steep slope buffer" 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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