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What is NYC ZR § 84-01?

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This section provides definitions for terms used in the context of the Special Battery Park City District, including 'Esplanade', 'Mandatory front building wall lines', and 'Special height locations'. The definitions in this Chapter take precedence over those in Section 12-10. Applies to property owners and developers within the Special Battery Park City District.

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§ 84-01 Definitions

ZR § 84-01

For purposes of this Chapter, matter in italics is defined in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), in this Section or Section 84-021 (District Plan). Where matter in italics is defined both in Section 12-10 and in this Chapter, the definitions in this Chapter shall govern.

Esplanade

The "Esplanade" is a public park extending along all waterfront edges of the Special Battery Park City District. The Esplanade is shown in the District Plan in Appendix 1.

Mandatory front building wall lines

"Mandatory front building wall lines" are imaginary lines extending through Zone A and Zone C of the Special Battery Park City District which, except as shown in Appendices 2.1 and 3.1 of this Chapter, coincide with street lines and with which building walls must generally coincide, as provided in Sections 84-132 and 84-332 (Mandatory front building walls).

Special height locations

"Special height locations" are designated areas in Zone A and Zone C of the Special Battery Park City District subject to the regulations in Appendices 2.2 and 3.2 of this Chapter, in accordance with Sections 84-135 and 84-333 (Limited height of buildings).

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