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What is NYC ZR § 78-02?

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This section provides definitions relevant to zoning regulations in R3, R4, and R5 Districts, specifically addressing the calculation of floor area. It specifies exclusions for floor space used for required accessory off-street parking. Applies to property owners in specified zoning districts.

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§ 78-02 Definitions

ZR § 78-02

Words in italics are defined in Section 12-10 or, if applicable exclusively to this Chapter, in this Section.

Floor area

For the purposes of this Chapter, in R3, R4 or R5 Districts, floor area shall be as defined in Section 12-10, except that:

(a)floor area shall not include up to 200 square feet of floor space located in any story used for required accessory off-street parking spaces within individual garages; and

(b)within the definition of floor area in Section 12-10, listed under “floor area includes,” paragraph (i)(3) shall not apply, and listed under “floor area of a building shall not include,” paragraph (6)(ii), shall not apply.

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