NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 35-22 — Residential Bulk Regulations in C1 or C2 Districts Whose Bulk Is Governed by Surrounding Residence District

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This section outlines the bulk regulations for residential portions of buildings in C1 and C2 districts, aligning them with surrounding residence district regulations. Specific rules apply based on whether the residential sites are qualifying or non-qualifying, particularly in relation to R1 through R5 districts. Applies to building owners in designated commercial districts.

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§ 35-22 Residential Bulk Regulations in C1 or C2 Districts Whose Bulk Is Governed by Surrounding Residence District

ZR § 35-22

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In the districts indicated, the bulk regulations for the Residence Districts within which such Commercial Districts are mapped apply to residential portions of buildings, except that:

on qualifying residential sites within the Greater Transit Zone, where such districts are mapped within R1 through R5 Districts, the bulk regulations for R5 Districts without a letter suffix shall apply; and

on non-qualifying residential sites, where such districts are mapped within R1 or R2 Districts, the bulk regulations for R3-2 Districts shall apply.

Such district modifications shall apply for the purposes of applying the provisions of Article II, Chapter 3, and the remaining provisions of this Chapter, unless otherwise specified.

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