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What is NYC ZR § 94-01?

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This section provides definitions for key terms used in the chapter, including 'development', 'development rights', 'granting lot', 'person', and 'receiving lot'. These definitions are essential for understanding the regulations surrounding zoning and development in specified areas. Applies to property owners involved in development projects.

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§ 94-01 Definitions

ZR § 94-01

Development

For the purposes of this Chapter, a "development" includes development, as defined in Section 12-10, or an enlargement.

Development rights

For the purposes of this Chapter, the "development rights" of a granting lot shall consist of the unused bonus floor area allowed by Section 94-08 (Special Floor Area Bonus Provisions). Any unused bonus floor area transferred from a granting lot may be used on a receiving lot either for residential or commercial uses as set forth in Section 94-094 (Authorization provisions for transfer of development rights to receiving lots).

Granting lot

For the purposes of this Chapter, a "granting lot" is a zoning lot, with a minimum area of 20,000 square feet, which is located in Areas A, C, D or E, as indicated in Appendix A (District Map), and is developed pursuant to Sections 94-07 (Mandatory Provisions) and 94-08 (Special Floor Area Bonus Provisions).

Person

For the purposes of this Chapter, a "person" is an individual, corporation (whether incorporated for business, public benefit, or non-profit purposes or otherwise), partnership, trust, firm, organization, other association or any combination thereof.

Receiving lot

For the purposes of this Chapter, a "receiving lot" is a zoning lot, with a minimum area of 20,000 square feet, which is located in Areas A, C, E or F, as indicated in Appendix A (District Map), and on which development rights are transferred from a granting lot pursuant to Section 94-094.

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