CHAPTER 7
Article X
NYC Zoning Resolution
Chapter 7Article X
Chapter 7 of Article X of the New York City Zoning Resolution contains 100 sections. The first section is §107-00 (GENERAL PURPOSES).
Quick Facts
- Chapter
- 7
- Article
- X
- Sections
- 100
- First section
- §107-00
Sections in Chapter 7
- §107-00 — GENERAL PURPOSES
- §107-01 — DefinitionsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-02 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-03 — Requirements for Certification, Authorization or Special Permit ApplicationLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-04 — Applications to the City Planning Commission Prior to November 2, 2023Last amended 2024-08-15
- §107-06 — District Plan (Appendix A)Last amended 2023-11-02
- §107-08 — Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review SitesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-09 — Applicability of Article VILast amended 2021-05-12
- §107-091 — Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 2Last amended 2021-05-12
- §107-092 — Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 4Last amended 2021-05-12
- §107-10 — SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-11 — Special Requirements for ApplicationLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-20 — DISTRICT PLAN ELEMENTSLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-21 — Modification of Designated Open SpaceLast amended 1983-08-18
- §107-22 — Designated Open SpaceLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-221 — Active recreational facilitiesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-222 — Public pedestrian waysLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-223 — Permitted obstruction in designated open spaceLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-224 — Qualification of designated open space as lot area for bulk computationsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-225 — Special bulk regulations for developments containing designated open spaceLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-23 — Waterfront EsplanadeLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-24 — Special Regulations for Arterials or Railroad Rights of WayLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-241 — Special provisions for arterialsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-242 — Building setbacks along railroad rights-of-wayLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-30 — NATURAL FEATURE REGULATIONSLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-31 — General Regulations for Natural FeaturesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-311 — Areas within designated open spaceLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-312 — Regulations within plan review sitesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-32 — Tree RequirementsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-33 — Substitution of Other Plant MaterialsLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-34 — Preservation of Natural FeaturesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-40 — SPECIAL USE, BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONSLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-41 — Type of ResidenceLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-411 — Affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SHLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-412 — Special bulk regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areasLast amended 2024-06-06
- §107-42 — Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width for ResidencesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-421 — Minimum lot area and lot width for zoning lots containing certain community facility usesLast amended 2011-01-18
- §107-43 — Maximum Height for Buildings or StructuresLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-44 — Maximum Floor Area Ratio for Community Facility UsesLast amended 2007-10-17
- §107-45 — Required Open Space for ResidencesLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-46 — Yard and Court RegulationsLast amended 1989-06-29
- §107-461 — Side yardsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-462 — Side yards for permitted non-residential useLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-463 — Modifications of special yard regulations for certain zoning lotsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-464 — Court regulationsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-465 — Modifications of yard and court regulationsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-47 — Special Parking RegulationsLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-471 — Modification of waiver requirements for spaces below minimum numberLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-472 — Group parking facilities within plan review sitesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-473 — Location of required parkingLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-48 — Special Landscaping and Buffering ProvisionsLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-481 — Planting provisions along Residence District boundariesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-482 — Landscaped buffer for manufacturing and commercial development adjacent to residencesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-483 — Planting and screening for parking areasLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-49 — Special Regulations for Area MLast amended 1995-08-17
- §107-491 — Special use regulations for residential usesLast amended 1995-08-17
- §107-492 — Special bulk regulationsLast amended 1995-08-17
- §107-50 — CERTIFICATIONSLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-51 — Certification of Certain Plan Review SitesLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-60 — AUTHORIZATIONSLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-61 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2006-11-15
- §107-62 — Yard, Court and Parking RegulationsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-63 — Minimum Distance Between BuildingsLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-64 — Future Subdivision of Certain Plan Review SiteLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-65 — Authorization for Modifications of Natural FeaturesLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-66 — Developments Partly Within Designated Open SpaceLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-661 — Modification of permitted obstructionsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-662 — Modification of required yards of building setbacksLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-67 — Uses and Bulk Permitted in Certain AreasLast amended 2006-11-15
- §107-671 — In Area SHLast amended 2024-12-05
- §107-68 — Modification of Group Parking Facility RegulationsLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-69 — Residential Uses in Area MLast amended 2024-06-06
- §107-70 — SPECIAL PERMITSLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-71 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2023-11-02
- §107-72 — Qualification of Designated Open Space as Lot AreaLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-73 — Exceptions to Height RegulationsLast amended 1989-06-29
- §107-74 — Modification of Permitted Use RegulationsLast amended 2011-02-02
- §107-76 — Boundary Adjustments in Designated Open SpaceLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-77 — Community Facility Buildings or Treatment Plants Permitted in Designated Open SpaceLast amended 2024-06-06
- §107-78 — Other Buildings Permitted in Designated Open SpaceLast amended 1975-09-11
- §107-90 — SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR RECORDATIONLast amended 2023-11-02
- §117-00 — GENERAL PURPOSES
- §117-01 — Definitions
- §117-02 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-03 — District Plan and MapsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-04 — SubdistrictsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-05 — Applicability of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing ProgramLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-06 — Applicability of Article XII, Chapter 3Last amended 2025-11-12
- §117-10 — HUNTERS POINT SUBDISTRICTLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-11 — General ProvisionsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-12 — Modification of Use Group VILast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-13 — Street Wall Location ModificationsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-20 — QUEENS PLAZA WEST SUBDISTRICTLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-201 — General provisionsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-202 — Queens Plaza West Subdistrict planLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-21 — Special Use RegulationsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-211 — Retail and service establishmentsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-212 — Streetscape regulationsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-213 — Sign regulationsLast amended 2025-11-12
- §117-22 — Special Floor Area RegulationsLast amended 2025-11-12
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Chapter 7 of Article X of the NYC Zoning Resolution contains 100 sections. The first section is §107-00 (GENERAL PURPOSES).
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Chapter 7 contains 100 numbered sections. Each section regulates a specific topic and may be amended independently.
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