Prospect Park West in Park Slope, Brooklyn (shown above) is a nice example of a WIDE STREET
Polhemus Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn (shown above) is a nice example of a NARROW STREETQ: What is the definition of a WIDE STREET? Does street width include the width of the Sidewalk?
A: A WIDE STREET is a Street that is 75' Wide or more. Streets less than 75' wide are NARROW STREETS. When determining Street Width, include the width of the sidewalk. It is important to determine whether your proposed DEVELOPMENT is located on a WIDE STREET or a NARROW STREET, as the FAR and HEIGHT AND SETBACK requirements vary depending on what type of street the DEVELOPMENT SITE is located on.
For the full definition of a WIDE STREET, and many more useful permit definitions, visit our other blog: permitpedia.blogspot.com
A: A WIDE STREET is a Street that is 75' Wide or more. Streets less than 75' wide are NARROW STREETS. When determining Street Width, include the width of the sidewalk. It is important to determine whether your proposed DEVELOPMENT is located on a WIDE STREET or a NARROW STREET, as the FAR and HEIGHT AND SETBACK requirements vary depending on what type of street the DEVELOPMENT SITE is located on.
For the full definition of a WIDE STREET, and many more useful permit definitions, visit our other blog: permitpedia.blogspot.com
