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What is NYC ZR § 34-24?

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This section modifies the height and setback regulations for various commercial districts in New York City. It specifies how these modifications apply based on the residential equivalency of the districts, referencing additional sections for detailed regulations. Applies to property owners in designated commercial districts.

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§ 34-24 Modification of Height and Setback Regulations

ZR § 34-24

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In the districts indicated, the height and setback regulations set forth in Article II, Chapter 3, and made applicable to such districts in Section 34-11 (General Provisions), are modified as set forth in this Section.

In Commercial Districts with R1 through R5 equivalency In Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of an R1 through R5 District, the modifications to residential height and setback regulations set forth in Section 35-62 shall be applied.

In Commercial Districts with R6 through R12 equivalency In Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of R6 through R12 Districts: the modifications to residential height and setback regulations set forth in Section 35-63, inclusive, shall be applied; the special height and setback provisions for certain areas set forth in Section 36-64 shall be applied; and where the optional bulk regulations for sky exposure plane buildings are utilized, the provisions set forth in Section 35-71, inclusive, shall be applied. Where any of such optional provisions are utilized, all the other associated bulk provisions shall apply.

the modifications to residential height and setback regulations set forth in Section 35-63, inclusive, shall be applied;

the special height and setback provisions for certain areas set forth in Section 36-64 shall be applied; and

where the optional bulk regulations for sky exposure plane buildings are utilized, the provisions set forth in Section 35-71, inclusive, shall be applied. Where any of such optional provisions are utilized, all the other associated bulk provisions shall apply.

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