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What is NYC ZR § 23-713?

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This section outlines height and setback modifications for zoning lots in R4 and R5 Districts that utilize the predominantly built-up area provisions. It specifies that R4 Districts must follow regulations applicable to R4A Districts, while R5 Districts must adhere to regulations for R5B Districts. Applies to property owners in specified zoning districts.

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§ 23-713 Height and setback modifications

ZR § 23-713

For zoning lots in R4 or R5 Districts, without a letter or number suffix, utilizing the predominantly built-up area provisions of Section 23-71, inclusive, the following height and setback modifications shall apply:

in R4 Districts, the height and setback regulations applicable to an R4A District set forth in Section 23-421 (Basic pitched-roof envelopes for certain districts) shall apply; and

in R5 Districts, the height and setback regulations applicable to an R5B District set forth in Section 23-422 (Basic flat-roof envelopes for certain districts) shall apply.

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