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What is NYC ZR § 89-11?

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This section outlines the modified use and bulk regulations for receiving sites in specific zoning districts, including C6-4, C6-3, and M1-5. It specifies that alternative regulations from M1-5 and M2-3 districts apply instead. Affected parties include developers and property operators in designated areas.

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§ 89-11 Use and Bulk Regulations on Receiving Sites

ZR § 89-11

The use and bulk regulations applicable to a receiving site shall be modified as follows:

(a)C6-4 DistrictsWithin Area A2 on the maps in the Appendix to this Chapter, the use and bulk regulations of the underlying C6-4 District shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the use and bulk regulations of an M1-5 District shall apply.Within Areas B2 and B3, the use and bulk regulations of the underlying C6-4X District shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the use and bulk regulations of an M2-3 District shall apply.

(b)C6-3 and M1-5 DistrictsThe use and bulk regulations of the underlying C6-3 and M1-5 Districts shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the use and bulk regulations of an M2-4 District shall apply.

However, on a receiving site, for any development, enlargement or conversion that is the subject of a special permit granted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 89-21 (Transfer of Floor Area From Hudson River Park), the use and bulk regulations of the underlying C6-3, C6-4 or M1-5 District shall only apply to such approved development, enlargement or conversion.

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