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What is NYC ZR § 119-00?

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This section establishes the Special Hillsides Preservation District, aimed at promoting public health, safety, and welfare. It outlines goals such as reducing erosion, preserving aesthetic hillsides, guiding development in natural areas, and maintaining neighborhood character. Applies to property owners within the designated district.

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§ 119-00 GENERAL PURPOSES

ZR § 119-00

The "Special Hillsides Preservation District" (hereinafter also referred to as the "Special District") established in this Resolution is designed to promote and protect public health, safety and general welfare. These general goals include, among others, the following special purposes:

(a)to reduce hillside erosion, landslides and excessive storm water runoff associated with development by conserving vegetation and protecting natural terrain;

(b)to preserve hillsides having unique aesthetic value to the public;

(c)to guide development in areas of outstanding natural beauty in order to protect, maintain and enhance the natural features of such areas; and

(d)to promote the most desirable use of land and to guide future development in accordance with a comprehensive development plan, and to protect the neighborhood character of the district.

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