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What is NYC ZR § 81-061?

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This section outlines the applicability of special permit provisions by the Board of Standards and Appeals within the Special Midtown District. Certain sections related to non-complying buildings are not applicable, while others are modified to align with district regulations. Applies to property operators within the Special Midtown District.

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§ 81-061 Applicability of Article VII

ZR § 81-061

Within the Special Midtown District, the following provisions regarding special permits by the Board of Standards and Appeals for non-complying buildings shall not be applicable:

Section 73-621 (Enlargement, change of use, or extension within buildings containing residential uses)

Section 73-63 (Enlargement of Non-residential Buildings)

Section 73-64 (Modifications for Community Facility Uses)

Within the Special Midtown District, the following provisions regarding special permits by the Board of Standards and Appeals shall only be applicable as modified below:

Section 73-146 (Public transit or railroad electric substations) shall be applicable subject to the provisions of the Special Midtown District.

Section 73-51 (Modification of Supplementary Use Regulations) shall be applicable subject to the height and setback or alternate height and setback regulations of the Special Midtown District.

Section 73-52 (Modifications for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries) shall be applicable subject to the height and setback or alternate height and setback regulations of the Special Midtown District.

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