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What is NYC BC § 3114.11?

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This section establishes setback requirements for large wind turbines and their towers, mandating that they be located at least half their height away from property lines. An exception exists if adjacent property owners agree in writing to allow closer placement. Applies to property owners with large wind turbines.

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3114.11 Setback.

BC § 3114.11

No part of a large wind turbine or large wind turbine tower shall be located within a horizontal distance of a property line that is equal or less than one-half the height of such turbine, including such tower, measured from the base of such tower or, if there is no such tower, the base of such turbine. Exception: A turbine or tower for which each owner of property adjacent to such property line has entered into a written agreement providing that such turbine or tower or a part thereof may be located closer to such property line than this section allows. (L.L. 2019/098, 5/19/2019, eff. 11/15/2019; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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