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What is NYC ZR § 11-13?

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This section clarifies that zoning designations do not apply to public parks, except under specific conditions outlined in other sections. It prohibits the issuance of building permits or use of former public parks until a zoning amendment is adopted by the City Planning Commission. Applies to public parks under the control of the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.

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§ 11-13 Public Parks

ZR § 11-13

District designations indicated on zoning maps do not apply to public parks, except as set forth in Section 105-91 (Special District Designation on Public Parks) and in paragraph (c) of Section 62-361 (Special floor area regulations). In the event that a public park or portion thereof is sold, transferred, exchanged or in any other manner relinquished from the control of the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, no building permit shall be issued, nor shall any use be permitted on such former public park or portion thereof, until a zoning amendment designating a zoning district therefor has been adopted by the City Planning Commission and has become effective after submission to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 71-10 (PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENTS).

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