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What is NYC ZR § 97-33?

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This section establishes regulations for the vertical distance of marquees and marquee signs above the sidewalk. It specifies a minimum height of 12 feet and a maximum height of 20 feet for marquees, along with restrictions on additional signage. Applies to building owners with marquee installations.

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§ 97-33 Vertical Distance Above Sidewalk of Marquees and Marquee Signs

ZR § 97-33

The minimum vertical distance from the sidewalk for a marquee shall be 12 feet; the maximum vertical distance above the sidewalk for such marquee shall be 20 feet.

Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b) of Section 32-653 (Additional regulations for projecting signs), additional signs may be displayed on a marquee, provided such sign is no more than two feet above the marquee.

No marquee or marquee sign shall be located at a height higher than three feet below any floor containing a residential use.

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