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What is NYC ZR § 117-361?

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This section provides definitions specifically related to the Northern Hunters Point Waterfront Access Plan, including the term 'active recreation space'. This definition encompasses various outdoor areas designed for physical activities and recreational use. Applies to developers and planners involved in waterfront projects.

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§ 117-361 Definitions

ZR § 117-361

Definitions specifically applicable to the Northern Hunters Point Waterfront Access Plan are set forth in this Section. Other defined terms are set forth in Section 117-01 and Section 12-10. In addition, for the purposes of Section 117-36, inclusive, the definition of development shall be as set forth in Section 62-11 (Definitions).

Active recreation space

For the purposes of this Chapter, “active recreation space” shall mean a designated area outdoors designed and equipped for recreational activities that involve physical movement, exercise, sports or play. These spaces accommodate a wide range of dynamic uses and may include, but are not limited to:

sports courts, such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, pickleball or ping pong courts;

athletic fields, such as baseball, football, soccer, cricket, rugby or lacrosse fields;

water-based recreation, such as splash parks, sprinkler parks or swimming pools;

water access and interaction space, such as boat and kayak launches or urban beaches;

adventure and skill-based activities, such as skate parks, climbing walls or obstacle courses;

social and leisure games, such as bocce, shuffleboard, mini golf or horseshoe pits;

fitness facilities, such as outdoor gyms or yoga areas, exercise circuits or jogging tracks;

play spaces, such as playgrounds, tot lots or adventure playgrounds; or

community and cultural spaces, such as open-air amphitheaters, performance stages or gathering lawns.

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