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What is NYC ZR § 37-951?

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This section allows for the modification of landscaping requirements for parking lots if the Commissioner of Buildings certifies that unique geological conditions render compliance unfeasible. A report from a licensed engineer is required to substantiate the claim. Applies to building owners seeking waivers for landscaping due to specific site conditions.

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§ 37-951 Modification of landscaping requirements

ZR § 37-951

The requirements of Section 37-90 (PARKING LOTS), inclusive, may be waived in whole or in part if the Commissioner of Buildings certifies that such requirements are unfeasible due to unique geological conditions such as excessive subsurface rock conditions, underground municipal infrastructure, a high water table, or a City, State or Federal mandated brownfield remediation that requires the site to be capped. Where a high water table exists, the planting requirements of Section 37-90, inclusive, shall be complied with, except such planted areas need not be designed to absorb storm water runoff.

Such waiver shall be based on a report prepared by a licensed engineer that such conditions exist.

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