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What is NYC ZR § 62-323?

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This section outlines the regulations for community facility and commercial uses in Residence Districts, including maximum floor area ratios and conditions for floor area bonuses related to mass transit improvements. The City Planning Commission is the enforcing agency. Applies to developers and property owners in Residence Districts.

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§ 62-323 Community facility and commercial uses in Residence Districts

ZR § 62-323

In Residence Districts, for any community facility building or community facility portion of a building on a zoning lot, the following shall apply:

The maximum floor area ratio shall be in accordance with the applicable district regulations. For developments or enlargements on qualifying transit improvement sites, a floor area bonus for mass transit station improvements may be granted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-51 (Additional Floor Area for Mass Transit Station Improvements). No other floor area bonuses shall apply. For the purposes of this paragraph, defined terms additionally include those in Section 66-11 (Definitions).

In Residence Districts, when permitted, commercial buildings or buildings used partly for commercial use, shall comply with the regulations for residential buildings as set forth in Sections 62-321 and 62-322.

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