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Projects & Proposals > Bronx > Village of Baychester Printer Friendly Version
Village of Baychester Rezoning - Approved!
Existing Context & Zoning
Overview | Existing Context & Zoning | Proposed Zoning | Public Review

R3-2 District
The Village of Baychester neighborhood is primarily developed with detached homes and newer multi-family homes, and at the time of the 2005 rezoning was generally zoned R3-2 within a Lower Density Growth Management Area (LDGMA).  The R3-2 district was generally bounded by the Hutchinson River Parkway East to the north, Boller and Hunter avenues to the east, the New York – New Haven and Hartfort Rail Road Right-of-Way to the south, and the Bruckner Expressway to the west.  Residential and community facility uses are permitted in R3-2 zoning districts (Use Groups 1 – 4).  Detached, semi-detached and attached housing is permitted with a maximum FAR of 0.5 with an attic allowance of up to 0.1 FAR.  The maximum building height is 35 feet (with a 26-foot perimeter wall), and the parking requirement is 105 parking spaces for each dwelling unit.

R6 District
A portion of one block, generally bounded by Hunter Avenue to the north and east, Stillwell Avenue to the south, and Boller Avenue to the west was zoned R6.  Residential and community facility uses are permitted in R6 zoning districts (Use Groups 1 – 4), with no height limit and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.43 for residential uses and 4.8 for community facility uses.















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