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What is NYC ZR § 107-671?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to authorize developments exceeding 250 affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH, contingent upon compliance with specific use and bulk regulations. The Commission must ensure that the developments align with superior site plans and are compatible with the surrounding area. Applies to developers of affordable housing in designated areas.

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§ 107-671 In Area SH

ZR § 107-671

The City Planning Commission may authorize developments that will result in more than 250 dwelling units of affordable independent residences for seniors in Area SH, as shown on the District Plan (Map 4 in Appendix A), provided such developments 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.

In order to grant such authorization, the Commission shall find that:

(a)such developments are part of a superior site plan;

(b)such residences are compatible with the character of the surrounding area; and

(c)the streets providing access to such residences are adequate to handle the traffic generated thereby or provision has been made to handle such traffic.

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