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What is NYC ZR § 125-46?

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This section outlines the Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan, detailing the permitted uses, such as docks for water taxis and non-commercial pleasure boats. It specifies modifications to waterfront public access requirements and mandates the provision of upland connections and supplemental public access areas. Applies to property owners within the designated plan area.

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§ 125-46 Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan

ZR § 125-46

Map 9, in Appendix A of this Chapter, shows the boundaries of the area comprising the Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan and the location of certain features mandated or permitted by the Plan. The plan area consists of Block 11, Lot 1, as established on November 13, 2008.

Modification of use requirementsDocks for water taxis and docks or mooring facilities for non-commercial pleasure boats, listed under Use Group IV(B), shall be permitted uses within the Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan.

Area-wide modificationsThe requirements for waterfront public access area, as defined in Section 62-11, pursuant to Sections 62-53 through 62-57, inclusive, are modified at the following designated locations: Upland connectionAn upland connection, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided through Block 11, Lot 1, abutting the prolongation of 5th Street and extending from the shore public walkway, as defined in Section 62-11, northerly to 54th Avenue. Supplemental public access areaSupplemental public access areas, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided as indicated on Map 9.

Upland connectionAn upland connection, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided through Block 11, Lot 1, abutting the prolongation of 5th Street and extending from the shore public walkway, as defined in Section 62-11, northerly to 54th Avenue.

Supplemental public access areaSupplemental public access areas, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided as indicated on Map 9.

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