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What is NYC ZR § 87-30?

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This section outlines special height and setback regulations for buildings in the Core, North, and South Subdistricts, modifying underlying regulations as specified. It clarifies that certain waterfront height and setback regulations do not apply unless explicitly stated. Applies to building owners in designated subdistricts.

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§ 87-30 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK, LEGAL WINDOW AND COURT REGULATIONS

ZR § 87-30

In the Core Subdistrict, as shown on Map 1 in the Appendix to this Chapter, the underlying height and setback regulations shall apply, except as modified by the provisions of this Section, inclusive. The special height and setback regulations of Section 62-34 (Height and Setback Regulations on Waterfront Blocks), inclusive, shall not apply.

In the North Subdistrict, as shown on Map 1, the underlying height and setback regulations shall apply, except as modified by the provisions of this Section, inclusive, as applicable. The height and setback regulations of Section 62-34 (Height and Setback Regulations on Waterfront Blocks) shall not apply, except as specifically made applicable in this Section, inclusive.

In the South Subdistrict, as shown on Map 1, the height and setback and other bulk regulations of Article XII, Chapter 3 (Special Mixed Use District) applicable to M1 Districts mapped with an R8 District in waterfront blocks shall apply, except as modified in this Section, inclusive.

In all Subdistricts, the height of all buildings or other structures shall be measured from the base plane.

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