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What is NYC ZR § 105-021?

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This section outlines actions that do not require special review under Section 105-40 of the zoning regulations. It specifies criteria for site alterations and developments on zoning lots, including size limitations and preservation of natural features. Applies to property owners making minor alterations on qualifying zoning lots.

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§ 105-021 Actions not requiring special review

ZR § 105-021

The special review requirements of Section 105-40 (SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS) of this Chapter shall not apply to the following:

(a)a site alteration on a zoning lot containing buildings or other structures, or a development or enlargement on any zoning lot, provided that such zoning lots shall have:

(1)not more than 10,000 square feet of lot area;

(2)an average percent of slope of less than 10 percent;

(3)no significant natural features, and the resulting development, enlargement or site alteration can satisfy the requirements of Section 105-30 (PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES), inclusive;

(4)the resulting development, enlargement or site alteration not exceed 2,500 square feet of lot coverage; and

(5)no Notice of Restriction or Restrictive Declaration recorded against the title of such property;

(b)any site alteration, on a zoning lot containing a residential building in existence on the effective date of the Special District designation, involving a structure that does not require a permit from the Department of Buildings, including, but not limited to swimming pools, garden sheds and fences, provided that:

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