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What is NYC ZR § 134-212?

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This section establishes the maximum floor area ratios for residential and non-residential uses within the Southern Subdistrict of NYC. It specifies that the Eastern and Western Subareas are treated as a single zoning lot and outlines the total maximum floor area permitted. Applies to building owners operating in the Southern Subdistrict.

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§ 134-212 Floor Area Regulations in the Southern Subdistrict

ZR § 134-212

For the purposes of determining the permitted floor area ratio pursuant to this Section, the Eastern and Western Subarea of the Southern Subdistrict shall, in combination, be considered a single zoning lot. No floor area may be generated from the Open Space Subarea.

Within the Southern Subdistrict, the maximum floor area ratios permitted for residential and non-residential uses on a zoning lot, along with the total floor area ratio permitted on a zoning lot, shall be as set forth in the following table:

MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO IN SOUTHERN SUBDISTRICT

Use Group III & IV (exclusive of ambulatory diagnostic or treatment health care facilities)

2.63

All other uses

residential uses

Use Group V

2.0

0.5

0.313

total maximum FAR

In addition, the following provisions shall apply:

(a)the aggregate lot area of the Eastern and Western Subareas, shall be considered to be 1,436,930 square feet. Floor area shall be permitted to be located anywhere within such subareas without regard to the lot area of a subarea or the separation of the subareas by the Open Space Subarea;

(b)no floor area shall be generated within the Open Space Subarea, but the floor area contained in any buildings or other structures permitted as obstructions within the Open Space Subarea pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) of Section 134-24 (Height and Setback Regulations) shall be included in the calculation of aggregate floor area for the purposes of paragraph (c) of this Section; and

(c)in no event shall the aggregate floor area in the Southern Subdistrict exceed 3,775,000 square feet.

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