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What is NYC ZR § 94-081?

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This section outlines the eligibility criteria for a floor area bonus for developments that provide and maintain a plaza for public use in specified areas. The plaza must meet certain size and location requirements, and the bonus varies depending on the area. Applies to developers in designated zoning areas providing public plazas.

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§ 94-081 Plaza bonus

ZR § 94-081

In Areas A, C, D, E and F, any development on a zoning lot which provides and maintains a plaza for public use shall be eligible for a floor area bonus, in accordance with the following provisions:

(a)the development shall contain a minimum area of 20,000 square feet;

(b)the plaza shall comply with the following minimum area requirements:

(1)in Areas A, C, D and E, the plaza shall be at least 4,000 square feet in one location, with a minimum dimension of 35 feet;

(2)in Area F, the plaza shall be at least 5,000 square feet in one location, with a minimum dimension of 50 feet;

(c)the plaza shall not be located within 30 feet of the Leif Ericson Drive service road;

(d)the plaza shall comply with the provisions of Section 94-20 (DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAZAS); and

(e)the development shall be eligible for a floor area bonus as follows:

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