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What is NYC ZR § 62-837?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to permit modifications to yard, lot coverage, height, setback, and distance between buildings regulations for developments on waterfront blocks. The modifications must not adversely affect access to light and air and should enhance the site plan and relationship with the surrounding area. Applies to developers working on waterfront properties.

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§ 62-837 Bulk modifications on waterfront blocks

ZR § 62-837

In all districts, the City Planning Commission may permit modification of any applicable yard, lot coverage, height and setback, and distance between buildings regulations, for a development on a zoning lot within a waterfront block, excluding any portion on a pier or new platform, provided the Commission finds that such modifications will not adversely affect access to light and air on surrounding waterfront public access areas, streets and properties; and

will result in a better site plan and a better relationship between the zoning lot and the adjacent streets, surrounding neighborhood, adjacent open areas and shoreline than would be possible through strict adherence to the regulations; or

are necessary to protect unique natural features such as rock outcroppings, significant grade changes or wetlands, or to accommodate existing buildings or other structures.

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