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What is NYC ZR § 98-15?

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This section outlines the signage regulations for areas within 50 feet of the High Line in the Special West Chelsea District. It specifies that C1 District sign regulations apply, with certain height allowances for accessory signs. The City Planning Commission oversees signage plans for the High Line to ensure they enhance public use and do not negatively impact adjacent developments. Applies to building owners and operators near the High Line.

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§ 98-15 Signs

ZR § 98-15

The sign regulations of the underlying districts in the Special West Chelsea District shall not apply to signs located within 50 feet of the High Line, except for signs located entirely below the level of the High Line bed. In lieu thereof, the sign regulations of a C1 District shall apply, except that accessory signs located within the High Line frontage may have a maximum height of 20 feet above the level of the High Line bed.

No signs affixed to or resting upon the High Line shall be permitted, except as pursuant to a signage plan for the High Line, as authorized by the City Planning Commission, provided the Commission finds that such signage plan will:

(a)enhance the use of the High Line by providing signage that is consistent with the use of the High Line as a public open space;

(b)provide, at a minimum, directional, informational and interpretive signage consistent with the use of the High Line as a public open space;

(c)be integrated with the design of the High Line open space; and

(d)not adversely affect development adjacent to the High Line and in the surrounding neighborhood.

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