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What is NYC ZR § 66-20?

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This section outlines requirements for developments or enlargements on the lowest story of buildings located on primary transit-adjacent sites. A determination or certification for transit volume must be obtained, and specific regulations regarding use, bulk, parking, and streetscape are referenced in related sections. Applies to developers and property operators of transit-adjacent sites.

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§ 66-20 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PRIMARY TRANSIT-ADJACENT SITES

ZR § 66-20

For all developments or enlargements on the lowest story of a building on primary transit-adjacent sites, a determination, or certification, where applicable, for a transit volume shall be obtained pursuant to Section 66-21 (Determination and Certification for Transit Volumes). Where a transit volume is needed, special use, bulk, parking, and streetscape regulations are set forth in Sections 66-22 (Special Use Regulations), 66-23 (Special Bulk Regulations), 66-24 (Special Regulations for Accessory Off-street Parking), and 66-25 (Special Streetscape Regulations) respectively. Separate applicability is set forth within such Sections for primary transit-adjacent sites with easement volumes and for those with clear paths.

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