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What is NYC ZR § 96-22?

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This section outlines special regulations applicable to the Eighth Avenue Perimeter Area, including provisions for transit improvement sites and compliance requirements for developments. The City Planning Commission may grant floor area bonuses for mass transit station improvements. Applies to building owners involved in developments within the specified area.

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§ 96-22 Special Regulations for Eighth Avenue Perimeter Area

ZR § 96-22

Within the Eighth Avenue Perimeter Area, the following provisions shall apply:

For qualifying transit improvement sites, or portions thereof, located in an area bounded by a line 150 feet west of Eighth Avenue, West 56th Street, Eighth Avenue and West 45th Street, excluding such area between West 49th and West 50th Streets, a floor area bonus for mass transit station improvements may be granted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-51 (Additional Floor Area for Mass Transit Station Improvements). For the purposes of this paragraph, defined terms additionally include those in Section 66-11 (Definitions).

All developments or enlargements located in an area bounded by a line 150 feet west of Eighth Avenue, West 45th Street, Eighth Avenue and West 42nd Street shall comply with special regulations set forth in Article VIII, Chapter 1 (Special Midtown District), including Sections 81-21 (Floor Area Ratio Regulations) and 81-70 (SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THEATER SUBDISTRICT).

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