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What is NYC ZR § 66-232?

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This section outlines the regulations for open space, lot coverage, and yard modifications in various zoning districts. It specifies conditions under which easement volumes are considered permitted obstructions and details special provisions for non-residential uses in commercial or manufacturing districts. Applies to building owners and property operators in affected zoning areas.

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§ 66-232 Special open space, lot coverage and yard modifications

ZR § 66-232

The open space, lot coverage and yard modifications of this Section shall apply as follows.

Permitted obstructions Easement volumes in all zoning districts Any portion of an easement volume shall be considered a permitted obstruction within a required open space, yards, rear yard equivalent, or court pursuant to the regulations of this Resolution. Any easement volume, including any use or structure therein, shall be located at least 20 feet from any legally required window at the same level on the zoning lot. Non-residential uses in Commercial or Manufacturing Districts Any building or portion of a building used for any permitted commercial or community facility uses, up to two stories, excluding basements, or 30 feet above curb level, whichever is less, shall be considered a permitted obstruction in any rear yard or rear yard equivalent of a zoning lot with an easement volume serving an above-grade mass transit station. Any portion of a building containing residences or rooms used for living or sleeping purposes (other than a room in a hospital used for the care or treatment of patients, or joint living-work quarters for artists) shall not be a permitted obstruction.

Easement volumes in all zoning districts Any portion of an easement volume shall be considered a permitted obstruction within a required open space, yards, rear yard equivalent, or court pursuant to the regulations of this Resolution. Any easement volume, including any use or structure therein, shall be located at least 20 feet from any legally required window at the same level on the zoning lot.

Non-residential uses in Commercial or Manufacturing Districts Any building or portion of a building used for any permitted commercial or community facility uses, up to two stories, excluding basements, or 30 feet above curb level, whichever is less, shall be considered a permitted obstruction in any rear yard or rear yard equivalent of a zoning lot with an easement volume serving an above-grade mass transit station. Any portion of a building containing residences or rooms used for living or sleeping purposes (other than a room in a hospital used for the care or treatment of patients, or joint living-work quarters for artists) shall not be a permitted obstruction.

Special lot coverage modifications in certain districts The underlying lot coverage provisions shall apply except any easement volume, or portion thereof, that is open to the sky shall not be included in lot coverage.

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