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What is NYC ZR § 93-75?

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This section outlines the requirements for publicly accessible open spaces in Subdistrict F, including specific locations such as the Western Open Space and the High Line. It details general and design requirements, as well as the approval process for these areas. Applies to developers and property operators in Subdistrict F.

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§ 93-75 Publicly Accessible Open Spaces in Subdistrict F

ZR § 93-75

Public access areas in Subdistrict F shall be comprised of publicly accessible open spaces, private streets and pedestrian ways.

Publicly accessible open spaces are listed in this Section, inclusive. Such publicly accessible open spaces shall be comprised of the Western Open Space, the Central Open Space, the Southwest Open Space, the Northeast Plaza, the Midblock Connection, and the High Line as described within this Section, inclusive. Map 3 (Subdistrict F: Public Access Area Plan) in Appendix B identifies the location of publicly accessible open spaces.

General requirements for each publicly accessible open space are set forth within this Section. Design requirements for each publicly accessible open space are set forth in Section 93-77 (Design Criteria for Public Access Areas in Subdistrict F). The phasing and approval process for each publicly accessible open space is set forth in Section 93-78 (Site and Landscape Plans for Public Access Areas in Subdistrict F).

All publicly accessible open spaces listed in this Section shall be accessible to the public from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. with the exception of the High Line and the Northeast Plaza. The Northeast Plaza shall provide hours of access pursuant to Section 37-727.

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