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What is NYC ZR § 105-40?

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This section outlines the requirements for developments, enlargements, or site alterations within a Special Natural Area District. The City Planning Commission must certify approval to the Department of Buildings before any permits are issued. Applies to property developers and owners within designated areas.

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§ 105-40 SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS

ZR § 105-40

The provisions of this Section shall apply to all developments, enlargements or site alterations located within a Special Natural Area District.

Prior to the issuance by the Department of Buildings of any permit for a development, enlargement or site alteration within a Special Natural Area District, the City Planning Commission shall certify to the Department of Buildings that the development, enlargement or site alteration is approved pursuant to Sections 105-41 (Certification), 105-42 (Authorizations to Alter Natural Features), 105-43 (Authorizations to Modify Bulk, Parking, Grading and Private Roads Regulations) or 105-44 (Special Permit), inclusive.

The provisions of Article VII, Chapter 8 (Special Regulations Applying to Large-scale Residential Developments), shall apply to a large-scale residential development, as modified by the provisions of Section 105-701 (Applicability of large-scale residential development regulations).

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