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What is NYC ZR § 78-042?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to grant special permits for modifications to bulk and parking regulations in large-scale residential developments. The statute outlines the conditions under which these permits may be issued, ensuring compliance with specified regulations. Applies to developers seeking modifications in large-scale projects.

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§ 78-042 Special permits

ZR § 78-042

For large-scale residential developments for which proposed modifications of the applicable district regulations include those which may be granted only in accordance with the provisions of Sections 78-312 to 78-33, inclusive, relating to Bulk Regulations, or Section 78-42 (Parking Regulations for Commercial and Community Facility Uses), the City Planning Commission may grant special permits for such modifications in accordance with the applicable provisions of such specified Sections and other sections of this Chapter and may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards thereon.

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