NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 127-51 — Modified Applicability for Visual Corridors and Waterfront Public Access Areas

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This section outlines modified applicability provisions for visual corridors and waterfront public access areas for developments primarily using specific Use Groups. It specifies requirements for visual corridors and mandates a minimum amount of waterfront public access area, including a circulation path. Applies to developers of certain types of properties.

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§ 127-51 Modified Applicability for Visual Corridors and Waterfront Public Access Areas

ZR § 127-51

The applicability provisions for visual corridors pursuant to Section 62-51 (Applicability of Visual Corridor Requirements) and waterfront public access areas pursuant to Section 62-52 (Applicability of Waterfront Public Access Area Requirements) shall apply, except as modified as follows:

developments comprised predominantly of uses listed under Use Groups IV(B), IX or X, except for docks, are subject to the special requirements for visual corridors set forth in Section 127-52; and

developments comprised predominantly of uses listed under Use Groups IV(B), IX or X shall provide a minimum amount of waterfront public access area in accordance with the provisions of Section 62-58 (Requirements for Water-Dependent Uses and Other Developments). Within such waterfront public access area, a circulation path shall be provided with a minimum clear width of at least 10 feet and shall connect with either an adjoining shore public walkway or additional circulation paths on adjoining zoning lots.

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