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What is NYC ZR § 124-33?

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This section mandates that all developments or enlargements on 34th Avenue provide a sidewalk widening of at least 13 feet in width. It prohibits obstructions from the lowest level to the sky, except as allowed by specific design standards. Applies to developers and property owners on 34th Avenue.

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§ 124-33 Mandatory Sidewalk Widening

ZR § 124-33

In the event that 34th Avenue remains a mapped street, all developments or enlargements on 34th Avenue shall provide a sidewalk widening of no less than 13 feet in width. No obstructions shall be permitted from the lowest level to the sky except for those permitted pursuant to Section 37-53 (Design Standards for Pedestrian Circulation Spaces), paragraph (f)(3). When one end of the sidewalk widening abuts an existing building, the special design treatment specified in Section 37-53, paragraph (f)(5), shall be required.

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