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What is NYC ZR § 116-02?

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This section establishes the applicability of regulations for developments, enlargements, and changes of use within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. It outlines the hierarchy of regulations in case of conflicts, particularly in flood zones and transit-adjacent sites. Applies to developers and property operators in the Special Stapleton Waterfront District.

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§ 116-02 General Provisions

ZR § 116-02

In harmony with the general purposes and content of this Resolution and the general purposes of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all developments, enlargements and changes of use within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. The regulations of all other Chapters of this Resolution are applicable except as modified, supplemented or superseded by the provisions of this Chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and other regulations of this Resolution, the provisions of this Chapter shall control. However, in flood zones, or for transit-adjacent sites, as defined in Section 66-11 (Definitions), in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4 (Special Regulations Applying in Flood Hazard Areas), or Article VI, Chapter 6 (Special Regulations Applying Around Mass Transit Stations), the provisions of Article VI shall control.

Within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District, the regulations of the underlying R6, C2-2, C4-2A and M2-1 Districts shall apply, as modified in this Chapter.

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