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What is NYC ZR § 101-224?

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This section modifies setback requirements for large qualifying sites with below-grade transit infrastructure occupying at least 30 percent of the lot area. It allows for an exemption of up to 30 percent of the total street wall width from these requirements. Applies to property developers and owners of large sites with transit infrastructure.

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§ 101-224 Special provision for certain sites

ZR § 101-224

For large qualifying sites that have below-grade transit infrastructure which occupies at least 30 percent of the lot area, the underlying setback requirements shall be modified to exempt up to 30 percent of the total street wall width of the development from such setback requirements.

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