NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 95-07 — Special Provisions for an Increase in Zoning Tower Coverage on Zoning Lots Containing Transit Easements

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What is NYC ZR § 95-07?

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This section allows for an increase in tower coverage on zoning lots containing transit easements, permitting an additional 10 percent of the lot area. This increase does not affect the maximum allowable floor area ratio as defined by the underlying district regulations. Applies to property owners with zoning lots that include transit easements.

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§ 95-07 Special Provisions for an Increase in Zoning Tower Coverage on Zoning Lots Containing Transit Easements

ZR § 95-07

For any zoning lot on which a transit easement volume is required pursuant to Section 95-04, the lot coverage of a tower permitted by the underlying district regulations may be increased by an amount equal to 10 percent of the lot area of the zoning lot.

In no event shall the permitted increase in tower coverage on a zoning lot affect the maximum allowable floor area ratio under the applicable district regulations.

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