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What is NYC ZR § 98-124?

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This section modifies the application of Section 32-422 regarding the location of commercial uses in C6 Districts within the Special West Chelsea District. It allows for commercial uses to be located above dwelling units under specific conditions and permits commercial uses that front on the High Line. Applies to property operators in designated C6 Districts.

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§ 98-124 Location within buildings

ZR § 98-124

In any C6 District in the Special West Chelsea District, the provisions of Section 32-422 (Location of floors occupied by commercial uses) shall be modified such that the limitations set forth in paragraph (a) of such Section need not apply, and the requirements in paragraph (b) of such Section shall apply only where commercial uses are located above any story containing dwelling units.

However, the provisions of Section 32-422 (Location of floors occupied by commercial uses) shall not preclude the location of a commercial use that fronts on the High Line and is located within five feet of the level of the High Line bed.

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