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What is NYC ZR § 62-33?

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This section outlines the yard and lot coverage regulations for zoning lots located within waterfront blocks. It specifies requirements for developments with specific uses and clarifies that yard regulations do not apply to piers or floating structures. Applies to property developers in waterfront areas.

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§ 62-33 Special Yard and Lot Coverage Regulations on Waterfront Blocks

ZR § 62-33

Yard and lot coverage regulations for zoning lots within waterfront blocks shall be governed by the provisions of this Section, inclusive.

For developments containing WD uses or, in C8 or Manufacturing Districts without an A suffix, developments comprised predominantly of uses listed under Use Groups IV(B), IX or X, or for developments on zoning lots that are not waterfront zoning lots, yards shall be provided in accordance with the applicable district regulations. For all other developments, yards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 62-331 (Front yards and side yards) and 62-332 (Rear yards and waterfront yards), except that no yard regulations shall be applicable on piers or floating structures nor may piers or floating structures be used to satisfy any yard requirements.

The maximum lot coverage in Residence Districts shall be as set forth in Section 62-333 and the maximum lot coverage in Commercial Districts shall be as set forth in Section 62-334.

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