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What is NYC ZR § 94-02?

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This section establishes general provisions for the Special Sheepshead Bay District, allowing for specific regulations to be modified or substituted by the City Planning Commission through special permits. It also clarifies that underlying zoning regulations remain effective unless explicitly altered. Applies to property owners within the Special Sheepshead Bay District.

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§ 94-02 General Provisions

ZR § 94-02

In harmony with the general purposes of the Special Sheepshead Bay District and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, certain specified regulations of the districts on which the Special Sheepshead Bay District is superimposed are made inapplicable and special regulations are substituted therefor. The City Planning Commission, by special permit, may grant certain uses and may authorize bulk modifications within the Special District as set forth in this Chapter. Except as modified by the express provisions of this Special District, the regulations of the underlying zoning districts remain in effect.

In flood zones, in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4 (Special Regulations Applying in Flood Zones), the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4, shall control.

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