I'm going to start posting questions to zoning questions on Archinect, as I have a lot of them these days. Any help appreciated
First one: Is it possible to have an entry to an R5 multiple dwelling building on the side lot? I don't really see this happening, but was curious whether there is a reason why not?
Don't take this as scripture, I'm just going from memory, but....
You can do this, but for a mid-block lot, to get to that side entry, you'll either have to create a side yard of 8' minimum width, or create an outer court, which has mandated min. dimensions and proportions of width/depth, so can't be just a skinny slot.
In either case, for narrow lots, you're sacrificing too much of the building's footprint to get that side access (25' wide lot, less 8' side yard only leaves you w/ a 17' wide building)...and depending on the zoning, you may not be able to get that lost footage back by just adding floors to the building.
For a wider lot, you'd generally want the
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Zoning Question: New York R5 Side Lot
I'm going to start posting questions to zoning questions on Archinect, as I have a lot of them these days. Any help appreciated
First one: Is it possible to have an entry to an R5 multiple dwelling building on the side lot? I don't really see this happening, but was curious whether there is a reason why not?
-Matthew
Do you mean a person entry or an automobile entry? Have you discussed w the AHJ? They are the ones who will give you the "real" answer.
Don't take this as scripture, I'm just going from memory, but....
You can do this, but for a mid-block lot, to get to that side entry, you'll either have to create a side yard of 8' minimum width, or create an outer court, which has mandated min. dimensions and proportions of width/depth, so can't be just a skinny slot.
In either case, for narrow lots, you're sacrificing too much of the building's footprint to get that side access (25' wide lot, less 8' side yard only leaves you w/ a 17' wide building)...and depending on the zoning, you may not be able to get that lost footage back by just adding floors to the building.
For a wider lot, you'd generally want the
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