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What is NYC ZR § 26-00?

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This section outlines the applicability of regulations within the chapter, specifying conditions for various zoning districts and types of developments. It addresses requirements for sky exposure plane buildings, zoning lots with private roads, and energy infrastructure equipment. Applies to building owners in designated zoning districts.

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§ 26-00 APPLICABILITY OF THIS CHAPTER

ZR § 26-00

The regulations of this Chapter shall apply:

(a)To sky exposure plane buildings developed in R9 and R10 Districts, as set forth in Section 26-10 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN R9 AND R10 DISTRICTS). However, the provisions of Section 26-10 shall not apply within any Special Purpose District;

(b)in R3, R4 and R5 Districts, to zoning lots with buildings accessed by private roads, as set forth in Section 26-20 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS), except where such zoning lots:

(1)consist entirely of single-family detached residences;

(2)are accessed by private roads that existed on February 6, 2002; or

(3)are located within lower density growth management areas, in which case the provisions of paragraph (c) of this Section shall apply;

(c)in lower density growth management areas, to zoning lots with buildings accessed by private roads, as set forth in Section 26-30 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS IN LOWER DENSITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS);

(d)to developments, enlargements or conversions in all districts, as applicable, as set forth in Section 26-40 (STREET TREE PLANTING AND PLANTING STRIP REQUIREMENTS); and

(e)to all energy infrastructure equipment and accessory mechanical equipment not located within a completely enclosed building, as set forth in Section 26-60 (SPECIAL SCREENING AND ENCLOSURE PROVISIONS).

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