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What is NYC ZR § 91-61?

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This section outlines the special regulations applicable to the South Street Seaport Subdistrict, including boundaries and modifications to general regulations. It aims to preserve the character of the area and implements provisions from the Brooklyn Bridge Southeast Urban Renewal Plan. Applies to property owners in the South Street Seaport Subdistrict.

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§ 91-61 General Provisions

ZR § 91-61

The regulations of Section 91-60, et seq., relating to special regulations for the South Street Seaport Subdistrict are applicable only in the South Street Seaport Subdistrict. The boundaries of the South Street Seaport Subdistrict are shown on Map 1 (Special Lower Manhattan District) and Map 6 (South Street Seaport Subdistrict) in Appendix A. The regulations of Section 91-60, et seq., supplement or modify the regulations of this Chapter applying in general to the South Street Seaport Subdistrict area of the Special Lower Manhattan District.

In order to preserve and protect the character of the South Street Seaport Subdistrict and to implement the provisions of the Brooklyn Bridge Southeast Urban Renewal Plan, as amended, special controls and incentives are provided.

The provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations in the Waterfront Area), shall apply to waterfront zoning lots within the South Street Seaport Subdistrict. The provisions of paragraph (a) of Section 75-422 (Certification to transfer development rights from landmarks) concerning the transfer of development rights from landmark sites in C5-3, C5-5, C6-6, C6-7 or C6-9 Districts shall not apply in the South Street Seaport Subdistrict.

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