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What is NYC ZR § 62-513?

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This section outlines the permitted obstructions within visual corridors, which include certain street furniture, vehicles, and swimming pools under specific conditions. It also references related sections for additional permitted obstructions. Applies to building owners and developers involved in construction within designated visual corridors.

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§ 62-513 Permitted obstructions in visual corridors

ZR § 62-513

No building or other structure shall be erected within the width of a visual corridor above its lowest level, as established pursuant to Section 62-512 (Dimensions of visual corridors), except as provided in this Section. Permitted obstructions within visual corridors in all districts shall include:

permitted obstructions listed in Section 62-611, provided that no shade trees shall be planted within 15 feet of the centerline of a visual corridor, except when provided within an open parking lot;

permitted obstructions listed in Section 23-311 (Permitted obstructions in all yards, courts, and open areas) and 23-312 (Additional permitted obstructions generally permitted in all yards), as modified for waterfront yards in Section 62-332;

boats, ships or other vessels, and floating structures permitted by paragraph (a) of Section 62-25;

any moving or parked vehicles;

street furniture, including but not limited to, carts and open display booths; and

swimming pools, provided no portion projects more than 18 inches above the lowest level of a visual corridor.

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