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What is NYC ZR § 87-70?

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This section outlines the boundaries and features of the Harlem River Waterfront Access Plan, as depicted in Map 3. The City Planning Commission has the authority to modify waterfront public access area requirements as specified in related regulations. Applies to property owners and developers in the Harlem River waterfront area.

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§ 87-70 HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN

ZR § 87-70

Map 3 (Waterfront Access Plan: Public Access Elements) in the Appendix to this Chapter shows the boundaries of the area comprising the Harlem River Waterfront Access Plan and the location where certain features are mandated or permitted by the Plan.

The underlying regulations for waterfront public access areas shall apply, except as modified in this Section, inclusive. For the purposes of applying the provisions of Section 61-822, the City Planning Commission may authorize modifications to the requirements for waterfront public access areas set forth in Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations Applying in the Waterfront Area), and as those provisions are modified by the provisions of this Section, inclusive.

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