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What is NYC ZR § 81-721?

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This section outlines the requirements for the location of establishments along designated street frontages, mandating that they be situated within 10 feet of the lot line for their entire length. It also allows for exceptions where a street wall recess permits a greater distance. Applies to building owners with establishments on designated streets.

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§ 81-721 Special ground floor street frontage restrictions

ZR § 81-721

Each establishment along a designated street frontage shall be located within 10 feet of the lot line on which it is required to front for the full length of the frontage of that establishment, except that, where a street wall recess at curb level permitted under Section 81-43 (Street Wall Continuity Along Designated Streets) extends a greater distance from the lot line, the length of frontage of any establishment adjoining that recess may be located at an equal, but not greater, distance from the lot line.

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