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23-64 Basic Height and Setback Requirements

NYC Zoning Resolution > II Residence District Regulations > 3 - Residential Bulk Regulations in Residence Districts > 23-60 Height and Setback Regulations > 23-64 Basic Height and Setback Requirements
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R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
In the districts indicated without a letter suffix, for buildings other than Quality Housing buildings, the height and setback of a building or other structure shall be as set forth in Section 23-641 (Front setbacks), or 23-642 (Alternate front setbacks). In R9 and R10 Districts, towers are permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-65.

23-641 Front Setbacks

R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
In the districts indicated without a letter suffix, if the front wall or other portion of a building or other structure is located at the street line or within the initial setback distance set forth in the following table, the height of such front wall or other portion of a building or other structure shall not exceed the maximum height above the street line set forth in the table. Above such specified maximum height and beyond the initial setback distance, the building or other structure shall not penetrate the sky exposure plane set forth in the table, except as otherwise provided in Sections 23-62 (Permitted Obstructions) or 23-65 (Tower Regulations).
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FRONT WALL AND REQUIRED FRONT SETBACKS






Initial Setback Distance
(in feet)


Maximum Height of a Front Wall or other portion of a Building or Other Structure within the Initial Setback Distance
Sky Exposure Plane







Height above Street Line (in feet)
Slope over Zoning Lot (expressed as a ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance)
On Narrow Street
On Wide Street
On Narrow Street
On Wide Street
Vertical Distance
Horizontal Distance
Vertical Distance
Horizontal Distance
R6 or R7 Districts
20
15
60 feet or six stories, whichever is less
60
2.7
to 1
5.6
to 1
R8 R9 or R10 Districts
20
15
85 feet or nine stories, whichever is less
85
2.7
to 1
5.6
to 1
SKY EXPOSURE PLANE
R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 Districts
(23—641, 24—522, 33—432, 43—43)

23-642 Alternate Front Setbacks

R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
In the districts indicated without a letter suffix, if an open area is provided along the entire length of the front lot line with the minimum depth set forth in the table in this Section, the provisions of this Section may apply in lieu of the provisions of Section 23-641 (Front setbacks). The building or other structure shall not penetrate the sky exposure plane set forth in the table, except as otherwise provided in Sections 23-62 (Permitted Obstructions) or 23-65 (Tower Regulations).
In R9 or R10 Districts, the provisions of this Section shall be inapplicable to any development or enlargement with more than 25 percent of the total floor area of the building in residential use.
ALTERNATE REQUIRED FRONT SETBACKS
Depth of Optional Front Open Area (in feet, measured perpendicular to street line)
Alternate Sky Exposure Plane



Height above Street Line (in feet)
Slope over Zoning Lot (expressed as a ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance)
On Narrow Street
On Wide Street
On Narrow Street
On Wide Street
Vertical Distance
Horizontal Distance
Vertical Distance
Horizontal Distance
R6 or R7 Districts
15
10
60
3.7
to 1
7.6
to 1
R8 R9 or R10 Districts
15
10
85
3.7
to 1
7.6
to 1
ALTERNATE SKY EXPOSURE PLANE
R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 Districts
(23—642, 24—53, 33—442, 43—44)

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