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What is NYC ZR § 33-454?

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This section regulates the maximum lot coverage for towers on small zoning lots in specified districts. It outlines the allowable percentage of lot area that a tower may occupy based on the size of the zoning lot. Applies to building owners in designated commercial districts.

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§ 33-454 Towers on small lots

ZR § 33-454

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In the districts indicated, a tower permitted under the provisions of Sections 33-451 (In certain specified Commercial Districts), 33-452 (Community facility buildings in C1 or C2 Districts when mapped within R7-2 through R12 Districts) or 33-453 (Community facility buildings in certain specified Commercial Districts) may occupy the percent of the lot area of a zoning lot set forth in the following table:

LOT COVERAGE OF TOWERS ON SMALL ZONING LOTS

Area of Zoning Lot (in square feet)

Maximum Percent of Lot Coverage

10,500 or less

50

10,501 to 11,500

49

11,501 to 12,500

48

12,501 to 13,500

47

13,501 to 14,500

46

14,501 to 15,500

45

15,501 to 16,500

44

16,501 to 17,500

43

17,501 to 18,500

42

18,501 to 19,999

41

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