• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

23-03 Street Tree Planting in Residence Districts

NYC Zoning Resolution > II Residence District Regulations > 3 - Residential Bulk Regulations in Residence Districts > 23-00 Applicability and General Purposes > 23-03 Street Tree Planting in Residence Districts
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
required items
Linked Resources Available

This section has been clarified by a required items issued by the Department of Buildings.

Learn more in the Linked Resources panel on the right.

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

In all districts, as indicated, the following shall provide street trees in accordance with Section 26-41 (Street Tree Planting):

(a)        developments, or enlargements that increase the floor area on a zoning lot by 20 percent or more. However, street trees shall not be required for enlargements of single- or two-family residences, except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section;

(b)        enlargements of single- or two-family residences by 20 percent or more within the following special purpose districts:

Special Bay Ridge District ;

Special Bay Street Corridor District ;

Special Clinton District ;

Special Downtown Brooklyn District ;

Special Downtown Far Rockaway District ;

Special Downtown Jamaica District ;

Special East Harlem Corridors District ;

Special Grand Concourse District ;

Special Hillsides Preservation District ;

Special Long Island City Mixed Use District ;

Special Ocean Parkway District ;

Special South Richmond Development District ;

(c)        enlargements, pursuant to the Quality Housing Program, of single- or two-family residences by 20 percent or more;

(d)        conversions of 20 percent or more of the floor area of a building to a residential use ; or

(e)        construction of a detached garage that is 400 square feet or greater.

Related Code Sections


3309.11 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition, Protection of Trees
No trees outside the property line within the public right of way shall be disturbed or removed without the permission of the commissioner ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 33 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition > 3309 Protection of Adjoining Property > 3309.11 Protection of Trees
3309.11 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition, Protection of Trees
No trees outside the property line within the public right-of-way shall be disturbed or removed without the permission of the commissioner ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 33 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition > 3309 Protection of Adjoining Property > 3309.11 Protection of Trees
3307.6.4.9 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition, Avoid Interference
street furniture, trees, adjacent show windows, or means of ingress/egress ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 33 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition > 3307 Protection of Pedestrians > 3307.6 Sidewalk Sheds > 3307.6.4 Design and Construction of Sidewalk Sheds > 3307.6.4.9 Avoid Interference
Section 3111 Special Construction, Fences
Fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the ground. Exceptions: In residence districts ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 31 Special Construction > 3111 Fences
Section 3112 Special Construction, Fences
Fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the ground. Exceptions: In residence districts ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 31 Special Construction > 3112 Fences
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE