Lot Coverage
Lot coverage is the portion of a zoning lot that would be covered by a building when viewed directly from above, as defined in NYC zoning. It is used in multiple bulk systems and interacts with open space and height-factor controls.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Feasibility; zoning analysis; design
- Property types
- All; often binding in lower-density or contextual areas
In practice
Lot coverage constraints can silently cap unit count in townhouse/low-rise programs even when FAR appears available.
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Related terms
Zoning and Land Use
- Air Rights
- Area Variance
- As-of-right Development
- Authorization
- Base Height
- Base Plane
- Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)
- Building Envelope
- Bulk
- Certification
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.