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What is NYC ZR § 96-40?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to modify open space requirements for general large-scale developments within specified blocks, provided that the modifications meet resident needs and improve site planning. Applies to developers and property operators in designated areas of New York City.

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§ 96-40 MODIFICATION OF GENERAL LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS

ZR § 96-40

For parcels within the blocks bounded by West 50th Street, Tenth Avenue, West 56th Street and Eleventh Avenue, within a general large-scale development that occupies zoning lots on more than one block, the City Planning Commission may permit the modification of open space required pursuant to Section 23-732 (Floor area and open space ratios in R6 through R9 Districts), as part of a special permit, pursuant to Section 74-743 (Special provisions for bulk modification), provided the Commission finds that:

the amount of open space provided is sufficient to meet the needs of the residents of the general large-scale development; and

such modification results in improved site planning.

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