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What is NYC ZR § 88-311?

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This section outlines special floor area regulations within Subdistrict A, exempting designated school space from the floor area calculation for community facility uses. The exemption applies to public schools under the NYC Department of Education and charter schools under New York State Education Law. Applies to building owners in Subdistrict A with school facilities.

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§ 88-311 Special floor area regulations in Subdistrict A

ZR § 88-311

Within Subdistrict A, any floor space designated for use as a school shall be exempted from the definition of floor area for the purposes of calculating the permitted floor area ratio for community facility uses and the total maximum floor area ratio of the zoning lot, provided that such school is either:

a public school, subject to the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education, pursuant to an agreement accepted by the School Construction Authority; or

a charter school, subject to the New York State Education Law, pursuant to an agreement with a charter school organization.

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