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// CODE SNIPPET

23-54 Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards

NYC Zoning Resolution > II Residence District Regulations > 3 - Residential Bulk Regulations in Residence Districts > 23-50 Additional Yard Regulations > 23-54 Other Special Provisions for Rear Yards
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In all districts, as indicated, the rear yard requirements set forth in Section 23-47 (Minimum Required Rear Yards) shall be modified as set forth in this Section.

23-541 Within One Hundred Feet of Corners

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In the districts indicated, no rear yard shall be required within 100 feet of the point of intersection of two street lines intersecting at an angle of 135 degrees or less.

23-542 Along Short Dimension of Block

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In the districts indicated, whenever a front lot line of a zoning lot coincides with all or part of a street line measuring less than 230 feet in length between two intersecting streets, no rear yard shall be required within 100 feet of such front lot line.

23-543 For Zoning Lots With Multiple Rear Lot Lines

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In all districts, as indicated, for zoning lots with multiple rear lot lines, if a rear yard extends from a rear lot line away from the street line which is used to determine such rear lot line, the following rules shall apply along such rear lot line :
(a)        In all districts, a rear yard with a minimum depth of 30 feet shall be provided where such rear lot line coincides with a rear lot line of an adjoining zoning lot, except as modified in Section 23-52 (Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots).
(23-543a)
(b)        In R1 through R5 Districts, a rear yard with a minimum depth of eight feet shall be provided where such rear lot line coincides with a side lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.
(23-543b)
(c)        In R6 through R10 Districts, no rear yard shall be required where such rear lot line coincides with a side lot line of an adjoining zoning lot.
(d)        In all districts, for portions of through lots that have multiple rear lot lines and such portions are not subject to interior lot regulations, the street line bounding the zoning lot closest to such rear lot line shall be used to determine compliance with this Section.
(23-543d)

23-544 In Certain Districts

R2X
In the district indicated, a residential building may extend 10 feet into a required rear yard or rear yard equivalent pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-631 (General provisions).
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