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What is NYC ZR § 26-33?

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This section mandates that private roads and open off-street parking areas be screened from adjoining zoning lots using landscaped strips of specified widths and plant types. The statute requires maintenance of these landscaped areas to ensure effective screening. Applies to property operators managing private roads and parking areas.

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§ 26-33 Screening

ZR § 26-33

All private roads shall be screened from adjoining zoning lots by a landscaped strip at least eight feet wide, and all open off-street parking areas with five or more spaces shall be screened from adjoining zoning lots by a landscaped strip at least four feet wide. Such landscaped strips shall be densely planted with evergreen shrubs at least four feet high at time of planting, and of a type that may be expected to form a year-round dense screen at least six feet high within three years. Such screening shall be maintained in good condition at all times.

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