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What is NYC ZR § 94-072?

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This section mandates that developments on specified zoning lots along Emmons Avenue provide and maintain a public plaza meeting certain criteria, including size and accessibility. The statute applies to building owners with developments in Areas A, C, and E that meet the specified conditions.

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§ 94-072 Special plaza provisions

ZR § 94-072

In Areas A, C and E, all developments that are located on a zoning lot with frontage along Emmons Avenue, except for a zoning lot of less than 8,000 square feet that was in existence as of November 1, 1972, shall provide and maintain a plaza for public use which complies with the following requirements:

(a)The plaza shall abut the Emmons Avenue street line along the full length of such lot line or for a distance of at least 50 feet, whichever is less.

(b)The plaza shall be directly accessible to the public at all times from Emmons Avenue or a plaza.

(c)The size of the plaza shall be at least 4,000 square feet in one location with a minimum dimension of 35 feet, and shall comply with the provisions of Section 94-20 (DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAZAS).

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