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What is NYC ZR § 102-30?

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This section outlines the conditions under which the City Planning Commission may grant special permits for modifications to structures within a Special Scenic View District. The Commission must ensure that any changes do not significantly obstruct protected scenic views and do not adversely affect neighboring properties. Applies to property owners within designated Special Scenic View Districts.

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§ 102-30 SPECIAL PERMIT PROVISIONS

ZR § 102-30

On all zoning lots located entirely or partially within a Special Scenic View District, the City Planning Commission, by special permit, may allow penetration by a sign or building or other structure of a view plane and grant minor modifications of open space, lot coverage, yards and height and setback regulations of the underlying district. As a condition for such modifications, the Commission shall find:

(a)that any penetration of a view plane shall not significantly obstruct the scenic view which is to be protected by the provisions of this Chapter;

(b)that any penetration of a view plane will cause the minimal obstruction consistent with reasonable development and bulk distribution on the zoning lot; and

(c)that any bulk modifications on a zoning lot will not affect adversely any other zoning lots outside the development, by restricting access of light and air.

In reaching a determination for such modifications, the Commission shall be guided by the description of the scenic view to be made part of this Chapter at the time of the designation of a Special Scenic View District.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to protect the scenic view and to minimize the adverse effects on the character of the surrounding areas.

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