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What is NYC ZR § 35-10?

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This section outlines the bulk regulations for residential and commercial portions of buildings, referencing specific articles for each use type. It also mentions special provisions for mixed buildings or zoning lots with multiple buildings. Applies to building owners involved in residential and commercial property development.

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§ 35-10 GENERAL PROVISIONS

ZR § 35-10

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the portions of a building used for residential use are subject to the bulk regulations set forth in Article II, Chapter 3, and the portions of a building used for commercial or community facility use are subject to the bulk regulations set forth in Article III, Chapter 3.

Special provisions applying to mixed buildings or zoning lots with multiple buildings subject to the provisions of this Chapter are set forth in Sections 35-20 (APPLICABILITY OF RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS), inclusive, 35-30 (APPLICABILITY OF FLOOR AREA AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS), inclusive, 35-40 (APPLICABILITY OF DENSITY REGULATIONS), inclusive, 35-50 (MODIFICATION OF YARD REGULATIONS) and 35-60 (MODIFICATION OF HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS),inclusive.

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