3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Manhattan uses Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and sky exposure planes from the NYC Zoning Resolution rather than traditional yard setbacks used in most US suburbs.
Manhattan height limits are controlled by Floor Area Ratio and sky exposure planes rather than fixed foot limits, with contextual district caps in landmark areas.
Manhattan lot coverage is regulated by NYC Zoning Resolution rear yard and lot coverage rules, varying by residential and commercial district.
1 cities in New York County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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