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What is NYC ZR § 74-91?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to permit modifications to the provisions affecting public plazas for bonus floor area. Modifications must ensure the plaza's usefulness and attractiveness, and enhance its relationship with surrounding buildings and open areas. Applies to property owners seeking adjustments to public plaza regulations.

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§ 74-91 Modification of Public Plazas

ZR § 74-91

In all districts, the City Planning Commission may permit modification of the provisions of Section 37-70 (PUBLIC PLAZAS) affecting the eligibility of public plazas for bonus floor area, provided that such modification shall not include any modification of Sections 23-22 (Floor Area Regulations for R6 through R12), 24-14 or 33-13 (Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza).

Any modification shall be conditioned upon the Commission finding that the usefulness and attractiveness of the public plaza will be assured by the proposed layout and design and that such modification will result in a superior urban design relationship with surrounding buildings and open areas.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and controls to enhance the relationship of such public plazas to surrounding buildings and open areas.

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