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What is NYC ZR § 97-02?

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This section outlines the general provisions applicable to the Special 125th Street District, stating that the express requirements of the Special District take precedence over underlying zoning regulations. It also specifies that for transit-adjacent sites, certain regulations may supersede this chapter. Applies to property operators within the Special District.

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§ 97-02 General Provisions

ZR § 97-02

In harmony with the general purposes of the Special 125th Street District and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the express requirements of the Special District shall apply within the Special District.

Except as modified by the particular provisions of the Special District, the regulations of the underlying zoning districts shall remain in effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and other regulations of this Resolution, the provisions of this Chapter shall control. However, 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 6 (Special Regulations Applying Around Mass Transit Stations), the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 6 shall control.

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