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What is NYC ZR § 82-32?

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This section outlines height and setback regulations for buildings within a Special District, referencing Section 35-63 for general requirements. It specifies modifications for tower portions, street wall provisions, permitted obstructions, and special height limitations. Applies to building owners operating in designated Special Districts.

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§ 82-32 Height and Setback Regulations

ZR § 82-32

Within the Special District, all buildings shall be subject to the height and setback regulations of Section 35-63 (Height and Setback Requirements in Commercial Districts with R6 Through R12 Equivalency), except as follows:

for any portion of a building that qualifies as a “tower”, the provisions of Section 82-321 (Special tower coverage and setback regulations) shall apply;

street wall provisions shall be modified in Section 82-322 (Street walls along certain street lines);

permitted obstructions above a required setback shall be modified pursuant to the provisions of Section 82-323 (Permitted obstructions within required setback areas); and

special height limitations at certain locations shall apply, pursuant to the provisions of Section 82-324 (Special height limitations).

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