NYC GIS Zoning Features

Important Notice Regarding the Accuracy of this Zoning Data Set:
The data were developed using DCP’s Tax Block Base Map Files, DOITT’s NYCMap planimetric street centerlines and 2006 orthophotos as reference sources. Measurements and dimensions for location of zoning features were obtained from DCP zoning maps. The estimated horizontal accuracy is +/- 20 feet. Any errors found in the data can be reported using our Error Report Form.

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Feature Services
Feature Services	Name	Description
nyzd	NYC Zoning Districts	Polygon features representing the zoning districts. These features are continuous over the entire city. They extend to the city limits on land and out to the US Army Corps of Engineers Pierhead lines over water. Zoning district designations are indicated in the ZONEDIST attribute.
nyco	NYC Commercial Overlay District	Polygon features representing the within-tax-block limits for commercial overlay districts, as shown on the DCP zoning maps. Commercial overlay district designations are indicated in the OVERLAY attribute.
nysp	NYC Special Purpose Districts (Zoning)	Polygon features representing the Special Purpose Districts and their associated sub-districts. The main district designation is indicated in the SDNAME attribute. The abbreviation as shown on the zoning map is indicated in the SDLBL attribute.
nylh	NYC Limited Height Districts (Zoning)	Polygon features representing the Limited Height Districts. The main district designation is indicated in the LHNAME attribute. The abbreviation as shown on the zoning map is indicated in the LHLBL attribute.
nysp_sd	NYC Special Purpose Districts With Subdistricts (Zoning)	This feature class contains only the internal subdistricts of any special purpose districts that are so subdivided. The main special purpose district name is indicated by the SPNAME attribute, the SUBDIST attribute contains the subdistrict name. Any further subdistrict divisions are named in the SUBSUB attribute.
nyzma	NYC Zoning Map Amendments	Areas covered by zoning changes adopted and proposed. Includes outlines for current "Certified" rezonings. Selected city-initiated text amendments to the Zoning Resolution that have discrete geographical boundaries may be included.

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