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What is NYC ZR § 133-30?

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This section mandates that at least 20 percent of the lot area of a development parcel must be publicly accessible, including specific types of connections such as a Central Open Area and a Waterfront Connection Corridor. Applies to developers and property operators involved in new developments.

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§ 133-30 PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS

ZR § 133-30

At least 20 percent of the lot area of the development parcel shall be publicly accessible and shall include, but need not be limited to, a Central Open Area, a North-South Connection, and a Waterfront Connection Corridor, for which the size and location requirements are set forth in Section 133-31. Any supplemental public access areas provided in order to meet the minimum public access lot area requirements of this Section shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of Section 133-31. Design and operational standards for such public access areas are set forth in Section 133-32.

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