R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 In all districts, as indicated, the obstructions permitted for any yard set forth in Section 23-311 (Permitted obstructions in all yards, courts and open areas), as well as the following, shall not be considered obstructions when located within a court. For the purposes of applying such allowances to courts, all percentage calculations shall be applied to the area of the court instead of the yard: (a) Energy infrastructure equipment and accessory mechanical equipment, subject to the requirements set forth in paragraph (g) of Section 23-312; (b) Fences; (c) Fire escapes in inner courts, where such fire escapes are required as a result of alterations in buildings existing before December 15, 1961; Fire escapes in outer courts; Fire escapes in outer court recesses, not more than five feet in depth; Fire escapes in outer court recesses, more than five feet in depth, where such fire escapes are required as a result of alterations in buildings existing before December 15, 1961; (d) Recreational or yard drying equipment; (e) Steps. In addition, for courts at a level higher than the first story, decks, skylights, parapet walls, roof thickness, solar energy systems up to four feet high, vegetated roofs, and weirs, as set forth in Section 24-51 (Permitted Obstructions), shall be permitted.
§24-67
Permitted Obstructions in Courts
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Dec 5, 2024
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 24-67: Permitted Obstructions in Courts. Applies to 12 zoning districts.
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Applies to 12 zoning districts
Official source: View §24-67 on zr.planning.nyc.gov