Applicable to Article X - Chapter 2 FROM 102-01: view reference line The "view reference line" is a line within a mapped public park or an esplanade or a mapped public place from which at any point an outstanding scenic view may be observed. A #view reference line and its elevation applicable to each Special Scenic View District# are to be located and identified and made part of this Chapter. The mapped public park or an esplanade or a mapped public place in which such #view reference line is located shall be directly accessible from a street#.
view reference line
view reference line is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 4 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 4
- Last amended
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What does “view reference line” mean?
Where is “view reference line” referenced?
4 sections reference this term. Showing first 4.
Frequently Asked
What does "view reference line" mean in NYC zoning?
"view reference line" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article X - Chapter 2 FROM 102-01: view reference line The "view reference line" is a line within a mapped public park or an esplanade or a mapped public place from which at any point an outstanding scenic view may be observed. A view reference line and its elevatio
Where is "view reference line" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "view reference line" is referenced in 4 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "view reference line" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "view reference 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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