NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 93-781 — Certification to modify general requirements of public access areas for ventilation demands

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What is NYC ZR § 93-781?

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This section allows the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission to modify requirements for publicly accessible open spaces and private streets in Subdistrict F to address unforeseen ventilation demands. The modification requires certification to the Commissioner of Buildings and submission of a mechanical plan. Applies to property operators in the Western Rail Yard.

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§ 93-781 Certification to modify general requirements of public access areas for ventilation demands

ZR § 93-781

The Chairperson of the City Planning Commission may modify the general requirements of the publicly accessible open spaces listed in Section 93-75 (Publicly Accessible Open Spaces in Subdistrict F), and private streets and pedestrian ways listed in Section 93-76 (Publicly Accessible Private Streets and Pedestrian Ways in Subdistrict F), provided that the Chairperson certifies to the Commissioner of Buildings that such a change is necessary to accommodate unforeseen ventilation demands within the Western Rail Yard. In addition to the site and landscape plans required pursuant to Section 93-78, a mechanical plan shall be provided demonstrating the need to modify such general requirements.

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