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What is NYC ZR § 131-42?

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This section establishes regulations for buildings and structures in the Coney East Subdistrict, including street wall location and maximum base height rules. It specifies that Jones Walk is not considered a street for height and setback regulations. Applies to property owners in the Coney East area.

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§ 131-42 Coney East Subdistrict

ZR § 131-42

The regulations of this Section, inclusive, shall apply to all buildings or other structures in the Coney East Subdistrict. Street wall location rules and maximum base height rules shall apply only to buildings. Maximum heights shall apply to all buildings or other structures.

For the purposes of applying the height and setback regulations of this Section, Jones Walk shall not be considered a street. Maps 4 (Street Wall Location) and 5 (Minimum and Maximum Base Heights) in the Appendix to this Chapter, illustrate the street wall location provisions and minimum and maximum base height provisions of this Section.

A building or other structure that exceeds a height limit shall be permitted where the Chairperson of the Department of City Planning certifies to the Department of Buildings that such additional height is necessary to accommodate an amusement use listed in Use Group A1.

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