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What is NYC ZR § 133-231?

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This section outlines the conditions under which buildings or structures may exceed height and setback regulations along the Loop Road. It specifies percentage allowances for each road and additional allowances based on lot coverage near street lines. Applies to property developers and owners in the specified areas.

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§ 133-231 Modification of height and setback controls

ZR § 133-231

Buildings or other structures may exceed the underlying height and setback regulations for a percentage of the length of each street line of the Loop Road, as follows:

(a)North Loop Road - 65 percent

(b)East Loop Road - 35 percent

(c)West Loop Road - 35 percent

(d)South Loop Road - 65 percent.

Furthermore, the street line length percentages set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Section may be exceeded by one percentage point for every two percentage points that the lot coverage within 50 feet of a street line is less than the following percentage:

(1)North Loop Road - 50 percent

(2)East Loop Road - 30 percent

(3)South Loop Road - 50 percent

(4)West Loop Road - 30 percent.

All portions of buildings or other structures that exceed the underlying height and setback regulations in accordance with this Section shall comply with the height regulations of Section 133-232.

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