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What is NYC ZR § 116-05?

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This section outlines the applicability of various regulations within specific subareas of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. It specifies which provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 are applicable or exempt in Subareas A, B, C, D, and E. Applies to property owners and developers in the designated waterfront areas.

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§ 116-05 Applicability

ZR § 116-05

In Subareas A, B and C, the Esplanade, Pier Place and the Cove, the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations Applying in the Waterfront Area), shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the special use, bulk, accessory off-street parking, public access and urban design regulations of Sections 116-10 through 116-50 shall apply.

In Subarea D, the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 shall apply pursuant to the underlying M2-1 District regulations.

In Subarea E, the underlying provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 shall apply, except as modified in Section 116-60 (SPECIAL REGULATIONS IN SUBAREA E), inclusive. In addition, the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4 (Special Regulations Applying in Flood Zones), shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the provisions of Section 116-623 (Height and setback regulations), shall apply.

Lower density growth management area regulations shall not apply in the Special Stapleton Waterfront District.

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