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What is NYC ZR § 107-411?

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This section permits the development or enlargement of affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH, subject to certification by the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission. Developments are limited to 250 dwelling units unless authorized otherwise. Applies to developers and property operators in Area SH.

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§ 107-411 Affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH

ZR § 107-411

In Area SH, as shown on the District Plan (Map 4 in Appendix A), any development or enlargement comprised of affordable independent residences for seniors shall be permitted upon certification of the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission that:

(a)such development or enlargement will contain not more than 250 dwelling units of affordable independent residences for seniors, individually or in combination with other developments or enlargements within Area SH that have received prior certification pursuant to this Section;

(b)a site plan has been submitted showing a detailed plan demonstrating compliance with the provisions of this Chapter; and

(c)such residences comply with the use and bulk regulations of R3-2 Districts, as modified by this Chapter. The provisions applicable to qualifying residential sites in Section 23-21 (Floor Area Regulations for R1 Through R5 Districts) shall not apply.

Any development or enlargement that results in a total of more than 250 dwelling units of affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH shall be permitted only upon authorization of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 107-672 (In Area SH).

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