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What is NYC ZR § 33-473?

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This section establishes that a public park ranging from one to 15 acres is treated as a wide street for height and setback regulations for buildings adjoining it. The provision does not apply if the park is more than 75 percent paved. Applies to property owners adjacent to qualifying public parks.

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§ 33-473 Special provisions for zoning lots directly adjoining public parks

ZR § 33-473

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In all districts, as indicated, a public park with an area of between one and 15 acres shall be considered a wide street for the purpose of applying the front height and setback regulations specified in Section 33-43 (Maximum Height of Walls and Required Setbacks) to any building or other structure on a zoning lot adjoining such public park. However, this Section shall not apply to a public park more than 75 percent of which is paved.

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