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What is NYC ZR § 93-055?

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This section outlines the applicability of certain provisions regarding developments on or over railroad rights-of-way, specifically noting that developments must comply with the chapter's provisions. It also modifies the applicability of transfer of development rights from landmark sites within the Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4. Applies to developers and property owners involved in such projects.

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§ 93-055 Applicability of Article VII, Chapter 5

ZR § 93-055

The following authorization by the City Planning Commission or certifications from the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission shall not be applicable: Section 75-411 (Developments on or over railroad rights-of-way) Section 75-412 (Developments on lots under one and a half acres that include railroad rights-of-way) In lieu thereof, all developments or enlargements on or over a railroad right-of-way or on zoning lots that include a railroad right-of-way shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.

Section 75-411 (Developments on or over railroad rights-of-way)

Section 75-412 (Developments on lots under one and a half acres that include railroad rights-of-way)

The following provisions regarding certification by the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission shall be applicable as modified: Section 75-42 (Transfer of Development Rights From Landmark Sites) shall apply, except that within the Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4 of the Farley Corridor Subdistrict B, such section shall be applicable only for a development or enlargement that has increased its permitted floor area ratio to 15.0 pursuant to Section 93-35 (Special Permit for Transit Bonus in Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4). Furthermore, the maximum amount of floor area that may be transferred from the zoning lot occupied by a landmark building may increase the maximum allowable floor area ratio within the Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4 to 19.5.

Section 75-42 (Transfer of Development Rights From Landmark Sites) shall apply, except that within the Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4 of the Farley Corridor Subdistrict B, such section shall be applicable only for a development or enlargement that has increased its permitted floor area ratio to 15.0 pursuant to Section 93-35 (Special Permit for Transit Bonus in Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4). Furthermore, the maximum amount of floor area that may be transferred from the zoning lot occupied by a landmark building may increase the maximum allowable floor area ratio within the Pennsylvania Station Subarea B4 to 19.5.

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