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What is NYC ZR § 107-63?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to authorize reduced spacing between buildings on a single zoning lot for residential developments, as long as the spacing does not exceed a 15 percent reduction from the requirements of Section 23-371. Applies to developers of residential properties.

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§ 107-63 Minimum Distance Between Buildings

ZR § 107-63

For any development containing residences, the City Planning Commission may authorize the location of buildings, on a single zoning lot without regard for spacing between buildings regulations, provided that the resultant spacing will not be reduced beyond an amount considered appropriate by the Commission and in no case by more than 15 percent of that required by Section 23-371 (Distance between buildings).

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