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What is NYC ZR § 33-04?

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This section mandates that developments or enlargements increasing the floor area by 20 percent or more in specified commercial districts must provide street trees according to Section 26-41. The statute specifies exclusions for certain curb cuts in C8 Districts. Applies to property developers in commercial zoning districts.

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§ 33-04 Street Tree Planting in Commercial Districts

ZR § 33-04

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In all districts, as indicated, all developments, or enlargements that increase the floor area on a zoning lot by 20 percent or more, shall provide street trees in accordance with Section 26-41 (Street Tree Planting).

In C8 Districts, the street frontage used to calculate the number of required trees may exclude the street frontage occupied by curb cuts serving:

From Use Group VI

Automotive repair and maintenance

Automotive service stations

Industrial drycleaning and laundry services

From Use Group IX

All uses listed under Use Group IX(A) and IX(C).

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