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What is NYC ZR § 133-22?

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This section establishes specific maximum lot coverage requirements for buildings based on their height above the base plane. The City Planning Commission has the authority to approve increases in lot coverage under certain conditions. Applies to building owners and developers managing lot coverage regulations in New York City.

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§ 133-22 Lot Coverage

ZR § 133-22

The maximum lot coverage requirements of Section 23-36 (Maximum Lot Coverage) shall not apply. In lieu thereof, all buildings shall comply with the following aggregate lot coverage requirements:

The maximum lot coverage from the base plane to a height that is 20 feet above the base plane shall be 70 percent.

The maximum lot coverage from a height that is more than 20 feet above the base plane to a height that is 60 feet above the base plane shall be 60 percent.

The maximum lot coverage from a height that is more than 60 feet above the base plane to a height that is 180 feet above the base plane shall be 45 percent.

The maximum lot coverage above a height of 180 feet above the base plane shall be 25 percent.

The City Planning Commission may authorize an increase in the maximum lot coverage as set forth in paragraph (c) of this Section to up to 55 percent, upon finding that such increase is necessary to achieve the programmatic requirements of the development, and will not unduly restrict access of light and air to publicly accessible areas and streets.

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