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What is NYC ZR § 66-231?

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This section outlines special floor area modifications, including exemptions for floor space within easement volumes and regulations for commercial floor area in Residence Districts. The Department of Buildings enforces these modifications. Applies to property owners seeking to utilize easement volumes in their developments.

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§ 66-231 Special floor area modifications

ZR § 66-231

The floor area modifications of this Section shall apply as follows:

(a)Floor area exemption

The floor space contained within any easement volume shall be excluded from the definition of floor area.

(b)Commercial floor area in Residence Districts

Where special use allowances pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 66-222 (Special use allowances around easement volumes) are permitted in Residence Districts, the maximum permitted commercial floor area shall be equivalent to the area permitted for commercial uses pursuant to such Section.

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