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What is NYC ZR § 35-35?

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This section outlines the provisions for floor area bonuses related to public plazas and arcades in specified zoning districts. It details the conditions under which these bonuses may be applied and restrictions in certain districts. Applies to building owners in designated C1 and C2 districts seeking to utilize floor area bonuses for public spaces.

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§ 35-35 Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza or Arcade

ZR § 35-35

C1-8 C1-9 C2-7 C2-8 C4-6 C4-7 C4-8 C4-9 C4-11 C4-12 C5 C6

In the districts indicated, and in C1 and C2 Districts mapped within R9 through R12 Districts, floor area bonus provisions for public plazas and arcades shall apply as set forth in this Section. Any floor area bonus for a public plaza or arcade permitted under the applicable district regulations for any residential, commercial or community facility portion of a building may be applied, provided that any given public plaza or arcade shall be counted only once in determining a bonus.

C1-8A C1-8X C1-9A C2-7A C2-7X C2-8A C4-6A C4-7A C4-11A C5-1A C5-2A C6-2A C6-3A C6-3X C6-4A

Prohibition of public plaza and arcade bonuses In the districts indicated, and in C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R9A, R9X, R10A, R10X or R11A Districts, no floor area bonuses shall be permitted for public plazas or arcades. C1-8 C1-9 C2-7 C2-8

C1-8 C1-9 C2-7 C2-8

In the districts indicated, and in other C1 or C2 Districts when mapped within R9 through R12 Districts, the bonus provisions of Section 33-13 shall apply only to a development or enlargement with 25 percent or less of the total floor area of the building in residential use. C4-6 C4-7 C4-11 C4-12 C5-1 C5-2 C5-4 C6-4 C6-5 C6-8 C6-11

C4-6 C4-7 C4-11 C4-12 C5-1 C5-2 C5-4 C6-4 C6-5 C6-8 C6-11

In the districts indicated, except C6-4X Districts, if more than 50 percent of the floor area on the zoning lot is occupied by residential uses, then for each square foot of public plaza provided in accordance with Section 37-70, inclusive, the total floor area permitted on that zoning lot under the provisions of Section 23-22 (Floor Area Regulations for R6 Through R12 Districts) may be increased by six square feet. C4-6 C4-7 C4-11 C4-12 C5-1 C5-2 C5-4 C6-4 C6-5 C6-8 C6-11

In the districts indicated, if 50 percent or less of the floor area on the zoning lot is occupied by residential uses, then the provisions of Sections 33-13 and 33-14 shall apply. C4-8 C4-9 C5-3 C5-5 C6-1 C6-2 C6-3 C6-6 C6-7 C6-9 C6-12

C4-8 C4-9 C5-3 C5-5 C6-1 C6-2 C6-3 C6-6 C6-7 C6-9 C6-12

In the districts indicated, the provisions of Sections 33-13 and 33-14 shall apply. C6-4X

C6-4X

In the district indicated, if all dwelling units in the building are located above a height of 60 feet above the base plane, then the bonus provisions of Section 33-13 shall apply.

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