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What is NYC ZR § 23-737?

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This section outlines regulations for tower structures in R9 or R10 Districts, specifying limitations on lot area occupancy and required setbacks from street lines. The statute exempts certain buildings near public parks. Applies to building owners in specified zoning districts considering tower construction.

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§ 23-737 Tower regulations

ZR § 23-737

In R9 or R10 Districts, for buildings that do not meet the criteria set forth in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of Section 23-441, a tower may penetrate a sky exposure plane provided that such tower:

does not occupy more than 40 percent of the lot area of a zoning lot for zoning lots with a lot area greater than 20,000 square feet, or more than 50 percent of the lot area for all other zoning lots; and

is set back at least 10 feet from a street line along a wide street and at least 15 feet from a street line along a narrow street.

However, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any building located wholly or partly in a Residence District, that is within 100 feet of a public park with an area of one acre or more, or a street line opposite such a public park.

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