CHAPTER 1
Article X
NYC Zoning Resolution
Chapter 1Article X
Chapter 1 of Article X of the New York City Zoning Resolution contains 100 sections. The first section is §101-00 (GENERAL PURPOSES).
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- First section
- §101-00
Sections in Chapter 1
- §101-00 — GENERAL PURPOSESLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-01 — DefinitionsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-02 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2021-10-07
- §101-021 — Applicability of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing ProgramLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-03 — District Plan and MapsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-04 — SubdistrictsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-05 — Applicability of Special Permits by the Board of Standards and AppealsLast amended 1974-05-29
- §101-10 — SPECIAL USE REGULATIONSLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-11 — Special Ground Floor Use RegulationsLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-12 — Sign RegulationsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-121 — Permitted projectionLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-20 — SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONSLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-21 — Special Floor Area RegulationsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-22 — Special Height and Setback RegulationsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-221 — Permitted obstructionsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-222 — Standard height and setback regulationsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-223 — Tower regulationsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-224 — Special provision for certain sitesLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-30 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS WITHIN HEIGHT LIMITATION AREASLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-40 — MANDATORY DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTSLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-41 — Special Street Wall Location RegulationsLast amended 2026-03-10
- §101-42 — Mandatory Sidewalk WideningsLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-43 — Off-street Relocation or Renovation of a Subway StairLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-50 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONSLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-51 — Curb Cut RestrictionsLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-52 — Reservoir SpacesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-53 — GaragesLast amended 2012-12-10
- §101-531 — Public parking garagesLast amended 2016-03-22
- §101-532 — Off-site accessory parking spaces in public garagesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-533 — Pedestrian safetyLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-534 — Special permit for public parking garagesLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-54 — Restrictions on Use of Accessory Off-street Parking SpacesLast amended 2012-12-10
- §101-55 — Location of Off-site Parking SpacesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-60 — FULTON MALL SUBDISTRICTLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-601 — General purposes of the Fulton Mall SubdistrictLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-602 — General provisions for the Fulton Mall SubdistrictLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-61 — Special Sign Regulations for the Fulton Mall SubdistrictLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-611 — Area of permitted signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-612 — Sign bandLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-613 — Special sign content regulationsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-614 — Sign illuminationsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-615 — Temporary signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-616 — Removal of existing signs with change of useLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-617 — "For sale" or "for rent" signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-618 — Termination of certain non-conforming signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-62 — Special Bulk RegulationsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-621 — Special regulations concerning building facadesLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-622 — Special provisions for building facades above the ground floorLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-63 — Modification of Accessory Off-street Parking and Loading RequirementsLast amended 2012-12-10
- §101-631 — Restricted access and prohibition on curb cutsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-632 — Waiver of off-street parking and loading requirementsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-70 — ATLANTIC AVENUE SUBDISTRICTLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-701 — General purposesLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-702 — Definitions specific to the Atlantic Avenue SubdistrictLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-71 — Sign RegulationsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-711 — Total surface area of signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-712 — Area of non-illuminated signsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-713 — Area of illuminated signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-714 — Permanent window graphicsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-715 — Location of signsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-716 — Sign materials and colorsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-72 — Modification of Bulk RegulationsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-721 — Height and setbackLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-73 — Special ProvisionsLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-731 — Special provisions for certain existing buildingsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-732 — Special provisions for other existing buildingsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-733 — Special provisions for development and enlargementLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-734 — Special provisions for storefrontsLast amended 2024-06-06
- §101-74 — Modification of Accessory Off-street Parking and Loading RequirementsLast amended 2012-12-10
- §101-741 — Accessory off-street parkingLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-742 — ScreeningLast amended 2004-06-28
- §101-743 — Accessory off-street loadingLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-744 — Special permit for public parking garages or public parking lotsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-75 — Special Provisions for Demolition of BuildingsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §101-80 — SPECIAL PERMITSLast amended 2013-06-17
- §101-81 — Special Permit for Use and Bulk Modifications for Cultural Use in Certain C6-2 DistrictsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §101-82 — Modification of Bulk Regulations for Certain Buildings on Irregular SitesLast amended 2024-06-06
- §11-00 — TITLELast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-01 — Long TitleLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-02 — Short TitleLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-10 — ESTABLISHMENT AND SCOPE OF CONTROLS, ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, AND INCORPORATION OF MAPSLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-11 — Establishment of Control over Use and BulkLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-111 — Applicability of this ResolutionLast amended 2011-02-02
- §11-12 — Establishment of DistrictsLast amended 2013-05-08
- §11-121 — District namesLast amended 2024-06-06
- §11-122 — Districts establishedLast amended 2025-08-14
- §11-123 — Special Purpose DistrictsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §11-13 — Public ParksLast amended 2013-12-10
- §11-14 — Incorporation of MapsLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-15 — Environmental RequirementsLast amended 2012-03-28
- §11-151 — Special requirements for properties in the Borough of QueensLast amended 2025-10-29
- §11-16 — Pierhead Lines, Bulkhead Lines and Marginal StreetsLast amended 1993-10-25
- §11-20 — INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONSLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-21 — Provisions Are Minimum RequirementsLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-22 — Application of Overlapping RegulationsLast amended 1961-12-15
- §11-23 — Demolition and ReplacementLast amended 2016-03-22
- §11-24 — Equivalence of Use Group ClassificationsLast amended 2024-06-06
- §11-25 — District Designations Appended with SuffixesLast amended 1994-06-29
- §11-27 — Regulations Concerning Effective Date of Amendment and Alteration PermitsLast amended 1989-06-29
- §11-271 — Alteration permits filed for residential occupancy prior to May 18, 1981, in certain M1-6 DistrictsLast amended 1989-06-29
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What does Chapter 1 of the NYC Zoning Resolution cover?
Chapter 1 of Article X of the NYC Zoning Resolution contains 100 sections. The first section is §101-00 (GENERAL PURPOSES).
How many sections are in Chapter 1?
Chapter 1 contains 100 numbered sections. Each section regulates a specific topic and may be amended independently.
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