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What is NYC ZR § 62-656?

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This section outlines the paving requirements for waterfront public access areas, specifying locational and dimensional standards for various paving materials. It mandates that materials be durable and accessible, with specific guidelines for circulation paths and upland connections. Applies to property owners involved in waterfront development.

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§ 62-656 Paving

ZR § 62-656

Paving in waterfront public access areas shall comply with the following:

(a)Locational requirements

(1)Within required circulation paths All paving material for a required circulation path shall be permanent, durable, accessible to persons with physical disabilities, and shall consist of one or a combination of the following:

(i)Unit pavers constituted of stone, concrete, granite, asphalt or a mix of these materials with other aggregates;

(ii)Concrete, prefabricated, poured or permeable;

(iii)Wood planks for boardwalk or decking, except that tropical hardwood shall not be permitted;

(iv)Solid plastic, such as “plastic lumber,” high density polyethylene, wood composite plastic or fiber-reinforced plastic.

(2)Other than within required circulation paths In addition to the permitted paving materials of paragraph (a)(1) of this Section, the following materials shall be permitted anywhere in a waterfront public access area:

(v)Asphalt, impermeable or porous, which may be imprinted with thermoplastic patterns.

(3)Special regulations for Type 2 upland connections Paving for driveways and pedestrian paths shall be subject to the standards of the New York City Department of Transportation for roadbeds and sidewalks.

(b)Dimensional requirements

All the above materials may be installed to facilitate storm water management appropriate for specific site conditions.

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