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What is NYC ZR § 127-20?

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This section outlines special bulk regulations for waterfront blocks in Subdistricts A, B, and C, as designated in the zoning maps. It specifies the applicable bulk regulations and clarifies the treatment of upland connections and public walkways in relation to zoning lots. Applies to property owners in designated waterfront areas.

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§ 127-20 SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS

ZR § 127-20

For the purpose of applying the bulk regulations of this Section, inclusive, Subdistricts A, B and C, as shown on Map 1 in the Appendix to this Chapter, shall be considered waterfront blocks.

Within Subdistricts A and B, the applicable bulk regulations of the underlying districts and of Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations Applying in the Waterfront Area), and Article XII, Chapter 3 (Special Mixed Use District), shall apply, except as modified by the provisions of this Section, inclusive.

Within Subdistrict C, the applicable bulk regulations of the underlying districts and of Article VI, Chapter 2 shall apply.

All upland connections, visual corridors, shore public walkways and publicly accessible private streets, shall be considered streets and their boundaries shall be considered street lines for the purposes of applying all bulk regulations, except that such streets shall not subdivide a zoning lot. Furthermore, such streets shall be considered part of the zoning lot for the purpose of applying the floor area regulations of this Section, inclusive.

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