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What is NYC ZR § 62-461?

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This section mandates that all open off-street loading berths on waterfront blocks be screened from adjoining zoning lots and public access areas, with exceptions for certain accessory loading berths in specific districts. The Department of Buildings enforces these requirements. Applies to property operators managing loading facilities in waterfront areas.

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§ 62-461 Screening requirements for loading facilities on waterfront blocks

ZR § 62-461

All open off-street loading berths on waterfront blocks shall be screened from all adjoining zoning lots, including such zoning lots situated across a street and from all public access areas on the zoning lot pursuant to Section 62-655 (Planting and trees). Screening may be interrupted only by vehicular or pedestrian entrances.

The screening requirement shall not apply to accessory loading berths for WD uses or other uses in Use Groups IV(B), IX or X, when located in C8 or Manufacturing Districts, except as set forth in the applicable district regulations.

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