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What is NYC ZR § 81-254?

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This section outlines the conditions under which the City Planning Commission may modify height and setback regulations in the Special Midtown District. Modifications are subject to specific provisions regarding landmark preservation and development rights. Applies to property developers and owners within the Special Midtown District.

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§ 81-254 Modifications for height and setback

ZR § 81-254

In the Special Midtown District, the City Planning Commission may modify the special height and setback regulations set forth in this Chapter only in accordance with the following provisions:

Section 74-711 (Landmark preservation in all districts) as modified by the provisions of Sections 81-266 or 81-277 (Special permit for height and setback modifications)

Section 75-24 (Bulk Modifications Associated With a Transfer of Development Rights From Landmark Sites)

Section 81-067 (Special permit modifications of Section 81-254, Section 81-40 and certain Sections of Article VII, Chapter 7)

Section 81-632 (Special permit for transfer of development rights from landmarks to the Vanderbilt Corridor Subarea)

Section 81-633 (Special permit for Grand Central public realm improvements)

Section 81-685 (Special permit to modify qualifying site provisions)

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