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What is NYC ZR § 37-717?

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This section outlines the regulations for through block public plazas, including requirements for setbacks and circulation paths. It specifies that plazas must be treated as two separate areas and mandates a minimum setback for building walls exceeding 120 feet in length. Applies to property owners with buildings adjacent to through block public plazas.

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§ 37-717 Regulations for through block public plazas

ZR § 37-717

Through block public plazas shall be treated as two public plazas separated at a line drawn within 25 feet of the midblock line.

Where any building wall or walls adjoin a through block public plaza or through block portion of a public plaza and where such wall or walls exceed 120 feet aggregate length, a minimum 10 foot setback at a height between 60 and 90 feet is required for the full length of the building wall.

Through block public plazas shall contain a circulation path at least 10 feet in width, connecting the two streets on which the public plaza fronts, as specified in Section 37-723.

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