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What is NYC ZR § 11-16?

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This section establishes the pierhead and bulkhead lines as indicated on zoning maps, primarily governed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, unless a New York City line is specified. It also clarifies that marginal streets, ways, places, or wharves are not considered streets unless explicitly stated. Applies to property owners affected by zoning regulations.

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§ 11-16 Pierhead Lines, Bulkhead Lines and Marginal Streets

ZR § 11-16

The pierhead and bulkhead lines shown on the zoning maps shall be the lines adopted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, except where a New York City pierhead or bulkhead line is adopted, in which case the New York City line shall be the governing line for the purposes of this Resolution. In the event a provision of this Resolution refers to a pierhead or bulkhead line and no such line is shown on the zoning map, then the shoreline shall control.

Marginal streets, ways, places or wharves shown on the zoning maps shall not be deemed to be streets for the purposes of this Resolution, unless expressly stated otherwise.

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