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What is NYC ZR § 66-252?

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This section outlines modifications to planting requirements in R1 through R5 Districts, allowing interruptions in planting strips for utilities or paved areas. It also specifies that easement volumes are excluded from the zoning lot area calculation for front yard planting requirements. Applies to property owners in designated residential districts.

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§ 66-252 Planting requirements

ZR § 66-252

Planting requirements shall be modified as follows:

In R1 through R5 Districts, where planting strips are required along the entire length of the curb of the street pursuant to Section 23-612 (Planting Strips in Residence Districts), such planting strips may be interrupted by utilities or paved areas providing public access to an easement volume; and

In all Residence Districts, the easement volume shall be discounted from the area of the zoning lot between the street line and all street walls for the purposes of applying the planting requirement of Section 23-613 (Front Yard Planting Requirements).

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