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What is NYC ZR § 116-03?

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This section outlines the District Plan for the Special Stapleton Waterfront District, identifying specific areas and subareas where special zoning regulations are applied. The plan includes various maps that detail ground floor use, building wall lines, and public spaces. Applies to property owners within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District.

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§ 116-03 District Plan

ZR § 116-03

The District Plan for the Special Stapleton Waterfront District identifies specific areas comprising the Special District in which special zoning regulations are established in order to carry out the general purposes of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District.

These areas shall include Subareas A, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, C, D and E, the Esplanade and two designated public open spaces: Pier Place and the Cove. In addition, Subareas B and E shall include upland connections and Subarea E shall include a shore public walkway.

The District Plan includes the following maps in Appendix A of this Chapter.

Map 1 Special Stapleton Waterfront District, Subareas and Public Spaces

Map 2 Ground Floor Use and Frontage Requirements

Map 3 Mandatory Front Building Wall Lines

Map 4 Restricted Curb Cut and Off-Street Loading Locations

Map 5 Upland Connections and Visual Corridors

Map 6 Location of Visual Corridor in Subarea E

The maps are hereby incorporated and made part of this Resolution for the purpose of specifying locations where the special regulations and requirements set forth in the text of this Chapter shall apply.

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