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What is NYC ZR § 13-31?

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This section outlines a floor area exemption for buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet that provide designated dumpster storage space. Up to 300 square feet can be excluded from the total floor area calculation if the storage meets specified dimensions and is located next to a loading berth. Applies to building owners with large structures.

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§ 13-31 Floor Area Exemption

ZR § 13-31

In addition to the floor area exemption for accessory off-street loading berths set forth in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), for buildings with a total floor area in excess of 100,000 square feet, up to 300 square feet of floor space may be exempted from the definition of floor area where such buildings allocate a permanent space for dumpster storage, and such storage space has a minimum dimension of 12 feet by 25 feet. Such dumpster storage space shall be adjacent to a building’s loading berth.

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