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What is NYC ZR § 133-40?

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This section outlines the requirements for building permit applications submitted to the Department of Buildings. It mandates that applications must indicate the location of specific access areas to ensure compliance with public access area requirements. Applies to developers seeking building permits for new developments or enlargements.

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§ 133-40 BUILDING PERMITS

ZR § 133-40

The Department of Buildings shall not approve any application for a building permit for a development or enlargement unless such application shows the location of the Central Open Area, the North-South Connection and the Waterfront Connection Corridor, and any supplemental public access areas, for the purpose of demonstrating that the required amount of public access area, as set forth in Sections 133-30 and 133-31, is able to be accommodated on the development parcel.

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