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What is NYC ZR § 11-22?

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This section addresses the application of overlapping regulations concerning land use and building standards. It establishes that in cases of conflicting provisions, the more restrictive regulation prevails. The Department of Environmental Protection's performance standards are also included in this hierarchy. Applies to building owners and property operators managing compliance with various regulations.

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§ 11-22 Application of Overlapping Regulations

ZR § 11-22

Whenever any provision of this Resolution and any other provisions of law, whether set forth in this Resolution or in any other law, ordinance or resolution of any kind, impose overlapping or contradictory regulations over the use of land, or over the use or bulk of buildings or other structures, or contain any restrictions covering any of the same subject matter, that provision which is more restrictive or imposes higher standards or requirements shall govern. In case of any conflict between the performance standards and the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection, the more restrictive shall apply.

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