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What is NYC ZR § 26-421?

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This section outlines the regulations for modifications to planting strip requirements, allowing driveways to traverse these areas and permitting interruptions for utilities and bus stops. It specifies conditions under which permeable pavers may be used on zoning lots containing schools. Applies to property operators managing school zones and planting strip designs.

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§ 26-421 Modifications of planting strip requirements

ZR § 26-421

Driveways are permitted to traverse planting strips. Planting strips may be interrupted by utilities and paved areas required for bus stops.

On zoning lots containing schools, permeable pavers or permeable pavement may be substituted for grass or ground cover, provided that, beneath such permeable pavers or pavement, there is structural soil or aggregate containing at least 25 percent pore space, or other kind of engineered system that absorbs stormwater, as acceptable to the Department of Transportation. Any area improved with permeable pavers or pavement pursuant to this paragraph shall be no less than three feet in width except where necessary for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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