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What is NYC ZR § 96-02?

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This section outlines the general provisions applicable to zoning regulations in the Special Midtown District and the Special Clinton District. It establishes that more restrictive regulations will prevail in case of conflicts and specifies the applicability of flood zone and transit-related regulations. Applies to property owners in designated zoning districts.

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§ 96-02 General Provisions

ZR § 96-02

Except as modified by the express provisions of this Chapter, the regulations of the underlying districts, or as modified by the Special Midtown District, remain in effect.

The Special Midtown District and its regulations, where applicable in the Special Clinton District, shall also apply and shall supplement or supersede regulations as set forth in this Chapter pursuant to Section 96-22 (Special Regulations for Eighth Avenue Perimeter Area). In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the regulations, the more restrictive regulations shall apply in accordance with Section 11-22 (Application of Overlapping Regulations). This portion of the Special Purpose District is designated on the zoning map by the letters "CL-MiD."

In flood zones, or for transit-adjacent sites or qualifying transit improvement sites, as defined in Section 66-11 (Definitions), 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 Hazard Areas), or Article VI, Chapter 6 (Special Regulations Applying Around Mass Transit Stations), the provisions of Article VI shall control.

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