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What is NYC ZR § 119-31?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to grant authorizations for modifications of specified regulations and underlying district regulations. It outlines the requirements for developments, enlargements, and site alterations that require such authorizations, including conditions to mitigate adverse effects. Applies to property developers and owners seeking modifications in specified districts.

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§ 119-31 Authorizations

ZR § 119-31

Upon application, the City Planning Commission may grant authorizations for modifications of specified regulations of this Chapter and for the underlying district regulations in accordance with the provisions of Sections 119-311 (Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a steep slope or steep slope buffer) through 119-319 (Authorization to allow site alterations, the construction of new park-related facilities and improvements to existing park-related facilities within public parks), inclusive.

In addition, all developments, enlargements and site alterations that require an authorization pursuant to Sections 119-311 through 119-318, inclusive, shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 119-33 (Special Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Requirements for Certain Authorizations and Special Permits) and 119-34 (Special Submission Requirements for Certain Authorizations and Special Permits).

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards, including covenants running with the land which shall permit public or private enforcement reflecting terms, conditions and limitations, of any authorizations hereunder, to minimize adverse effects on the hillsides and the character and quality of the community.

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