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What is NYC ZR § 99-21?

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This section outlines modifications to underlying floor area regulations for developments or enlargements on qualifying transit improvement sites. It allows for a floor area bonus for mass transit station improvements, granted by the City Planning Commission, while prohibiting other floor area bonuses. Applies to developers and property operators involved in transit improvement projects.

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§ 99-21 Special Floor Area Regulations

ZR § 99-21

The underlying floor area regulations shall apply except as modified in this Section.

For developments or enlargements on qualifying transit improvement sites, a floor area bonus for mass transit station improvements may be granted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-51 (Additional Floor Area for Mass Transit Station Improvements). For the purposes of this paragraph, defined terms additionally include those in Section 66-11 (Definitions). No other floor area bonuses shall be permitted.

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