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What is NYC ZR § 109-211?

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This section outlines the streetscape regulations for ground floor level street frontages in designated areas, specifically addressing Tier C street frontages. It includes requirements for transparent areas and the positioning of storefront entrance doors. Applies to building owners with properties along designated streets in Area A1.

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§ 109-211 Streetscape Regulations

ZR § 109-211

The underlying ground floor level streetscape provisions set forth in Section 32-30 (STREETSCAPE REGULATIONS), inclusive, shall apply, except that ground floor level street frontages along streets, or portions thereof, designated in Area A1 (Mulberry Street Regional Spine) as shown on the District Map in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be considered Tier C street frontages.

In addition to the glazing requirements for Tier C street frontages, the following shall apply:

the maximum horizontal width of a transparent area shall not exceed 10 feet in width, and shall be separated by a mullion of no less than six inches in width; and

storefront entrance doors shall be set back a minimum of two feet behind the vertical surface of the show windows.

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