General Definition The "waterfront area" is the geographical area comprising all blocks between the pierhead line and a line 800 feet landward from the shoreline. Where such line intersects a block, the entire block shall be included and the waterfront area boundary shall coincide with the centerline of the landward boundary street or other block boundary. Notwithstanding the above, any #zoning lot#, the boundaries of which were established prior to November 1, 1993, and which is not closer than 1,200 feet from the shoreline at any point and which does not abut a waterfront public park, shall not be included in the waterfront area. For the purposes of this definition, only blocks along waterways that have a minimum width of 100 feet between opposite shorelines, with no portion downstream less than 100 feet in width, shall be included within the waterfront area. However, blocks bounding the Gowanus Canal, north of Hamilton Avenue, as shown on the City Map, Dutch Kills and the portion of the Bronx River located south of the prolongation of East 172nd Street, shall be included within the waterfront area. NARROW WATERWAY EXCLUSION
waterfront area
waterfront area is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 11 ZR sections. Last amended November 23, 2021.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 11
- Last amended
- November 23, 2021
What does “waterfront area” mean?
Where is “waterfront area” referenced?
11 sections reference this term. Showing first 11.
- §44-02 — Applicability
- §62-11 — Definitions
- §62-12 — Applicability to Developments in the Waterfront Area
- §62-132 — Applicability of Article VII, Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9
- §62-27 — Special Use Regulations for Playgrounds or Private Parks
- §62-911 — Establishment of Waterfront Access Plans
- §73-01 — General Provisions
- §74-01 — General Provisions
- §78-03 — Applicability of This Chapter
- §79-11 — Applicability of This Chapter
- §91-01 — General Provisions
Frequently Asked
What does "waterfront area" mean in NYC zoning?
"waterfront area" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition The "waterfront area" is the geographical area comprising all blocks between the pierhead line and a line 800 feet landward from the shoreline. Where such line intersects a block, the entire block shall be included and the waterfront area boundary shall coincid
Where is "waterfront area" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "waterfront area" is referenced in 11 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "waterfront area" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "waterfront 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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