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What is NYC ZR § 124-14?

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This section outlines the streetscape regulations for ground floor level street frontages in specific areas, designating them as Tier B or Tier C based on their location. It sets limitations on the length of street frontage for establishments and mandates direct street access. Applies to building owners with properties on designated streets.

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§ 124-14 Streetscape Regulations

ZR § 124-14

The underlying ground floor level streetscape provisions set forth in Section 32-30 (STREETSCAPE REGULATIONS), inclusive, shall apply, except that ground floor level street frontages along streets, or portions thereof, on primary retail streets, retail streets and connector streets in Area A, as shown on Map 1 in the Appendix to this Chapter shall be considered Tier C street frontages. All remaining street frontages shall be considered Tier B street frontages.

In addition to the underlying provisions for Tier C street frontages, the following shall apply:

the length of ground floor level street frontage occupied by any establishment shall not exceed 110 feet along 126th Street and 65 feet along the primary retail street. However, such limitations shall not apply within 300 feet of Northern Boulevard; and

access to each ground floor level establishment shall be provided directly from a street.

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