General Definition A "street wall line" is that portion of a line drawn parallel to a front lot line at a distance equal to the shallowest depth between the street wall of a building and the front lot line, from which, when viewed directly from above, lines perpendicular to the front lot line may be drawn to a street wall. STREET WALL LINE
ZR GLOSSARY
street wall line
§12-10 Definitions
street wall line
street wall line is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 3 ZR sections. Last amended December 5, 1990.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 3
- Last amended
- December 5, 1990
What does “street wall line” mean?
Where is “street wall line” referenced?
3 sections reference this term. Showing first 3.
Frequently Asked
What does "street wall line" mean in NYC zoning?
"street wall line" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "street wall line" is that portion of a line drawn parallel to a front lot line at a distance equal to the shallowest depth between the street wall of a building and the front lot line, from which, when viewed directly from above, lines perpendicular to the f
Where is "street wall line" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "street wall line" is referenced in 3 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "street wall line" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "street wall line" 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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