NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 81-068 — Modification of provisions for minimum base height and street wall location in Historic Districts

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What is NYC ZR § 81-068?

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This section allows for modifications to minimum base height and street wall location requirements in Historic Districts within the Special Midtown District, as specified by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Applies to property owners in designated Historic Districts seeking adjustments to zoning regulations.

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§ 81-068 Modification of provisions for minimum base height and street wall location in Historic Districts

ZR § 81-068

Within the Special Midtown District, for any zoning lot located in a Historic District designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, any applicable provisions relating to minimum base height and street wall location requirements as modified in Sections 81-43 (Street Wall Continuity Along Designated Streets), 81-671 (Special street wall requirements) pertaining to the East Midtown Subdistrict, 81-75 (Special Street Wall and Setback Requirements) pertaining to the Theater Subdistrict, 81-83 (Special Street Wall Requirements) pertaining to the Fifth Avenue Subdistrict, and 81-90 (SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PRESERVATION SUBDISTRICT) pertaining to mandatory street walls may be modified pursuant to Sections 23-43 (Height and Setback Requirements in R6 Through R12 Districts) and 35-63 (Height and Setback Requirements in Commercial Districts With R6 Through R12 Equivalency).

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