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What is NYC ZR § 94-10?

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This section outlines the height and setback regulations for buildings in the Special Sheepshead Bay District, referencing specific requirements from other sections. It specifies minimum setback distances and maximum height limitations based on the area and proximity to street lines. Applies to building owners in the Special Sheepshead Bay District.

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§ 94-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING HEIGHT AND SETBACKS

ZR § 94-10

The height and setback regulations set forth in Section 23-42 (Height and Setback Requirements in R1 Through R5 Districts), 34-24 (Modification of Height and Setback Regulations) and 35-62 (Commercial Districts With an R1 Through R5 Residential Equivalent), shall apply to buildings in the Special Sheepshead Bay District.

In Areas A, B, C, D, E and F, the street wall or any other portion of a residential building or the residential portion of a mixed building, except for a structure which encloses only accessory parking fronting on the Leif Ericson Drive service road street line, shall be set back a minimum distance of 10 feet from all street lines. Such minimum setback may be modified in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-423. Beyond the initial setback distance, the building shall not exceed the maximum height as set forth in this Section.

Beyond the initial setback distances in Area A, the building shall not exceed seven stories or 85 feet, whichever is fewer.

In Areas E and F, within 75 feet of the Emmons Avenue street line, the maximum height of any portion of a building shall not be more than three stories or 35 feet, whichever is fewer. Beyond the initial setback distance of 75 feet in Areas E and F, the building shall not exceed six stories or 75 feet, whichever is fewer.

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