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What is NYC ZR § 43-47?

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This section outlines modifications to height and setback regulations for zoning lots adjacent to public parks and certain community facility uses. It specifies that public parks between one and 15 acres are treated as wide streets for height and setback applications, with exceptions for heavily paved parks. Applies to building owners with properties near public parks and specific community facilities.

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§ 43-47 Modification of Height and Setback Regulations

ZR § 43-47

For zoning lots adjoining public parks M1 M2 M3 In all districts, as indicated, a public park with an area of between one and 15 acres shall be considered a wide street for the purpose of applying the height and setback regulations as set forth in Section 43-43 (Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks) to any building or other structure on a zoning lot adjoining such public park. However, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to a public park more than 75 percent of which is paved.

For zoning lots containing certain community facility uses M1 In the district indicated, for certain community facility uses in specified situations, the Board of Standards and Appeals may modify the regulations set forth in Sections 43-41 to 43-45, inclusive, relating to Height and Setback Regulations, in accordance with the provisions of Section 73-64 (Modifications for Community Facility Uses).

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