C8
Commercial District C8
New York City zoning district · 3,175 parcels
C8 is defined as a Commercial District C8 in New York City. The maximum building height is 65 feet. There are 3,175 parcels classified under this district. C8 is a heavy commercial/automotive zoning district in New York City. Heavy commercial and automotive service districts. Permit auto sales, repair shops, gas stations, and other auto-oriented uses alongside general commercial. Often along major arterials and highway corridors.
Development standards
C8 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 3,175 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_height_ft50LH-1
allmax_height_ft60LH-1A
allmax_height_ft70LH-2
allmax_height_ft100LH-3
allmin_yard_rear_ft20standard
allmin_yard_rear_ft20corner_lots_or_multi_street_lots_beyond_100ft
allmin_yard_rear_ft30along district boundary coincident with rear lot line of adjoining Residence District, up to curb level
allmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_corner
allmin_yard_rear_ft20multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line
allmin_yard_rear_ft0rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line
allmin_yard_side_ft0standard
allmin_yard_side_ft15along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in R1-R5 District
allmin_yard_side_ft15along district boundary coincident with rear lot line of adjoining Residence District
allsky_exposure_planealternate sky exposure plane applies if open area provided along full length of front lot line; measured from point above street linewith_front_open_area
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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