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What is NYC ZR § 102-02?

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This section outlines the general provisions for Special Scenic View Districts, indicating that regulations from underlying districts may be modified to preserve scenic views from public parks and places. It applies to areas where building height control is necessary for view preservation.

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§ 102-02 General Provisions

ZR § 102-02

In harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Resolution and the general purposes of the Special Scenic View District, the regulations of the districts upon which this Special District is superimposed are supplemented or modified in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. Except as so modified, all the applicable regulations of the underlying districts shall be in effect.

Special Scenic View Districts may be mapped only in areas where the control of the height of a building or other structure, including signs, is necessary to preserve outstanding scenic views from a mapped public park or an esplanade or a mapped public place.

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