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What is NYC ZR § 136-06?

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This section defines private streets and publicly accessible open spaces in accordance with specified provisions. It outlines their treatment as streets for use, bulk, and parking regulations, while also categorizing them as part of a zoning lot for floor area regulations. Applies to property developers and owners utilizing these spaces.

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§ 136-06 Private Streets and Publicly Accessible Open Spaces

ZR § 136-06

Except as otherwise provided herein, private streets that are in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter within the locations shown on Map 6 (Publicly Accessible Private Streets) in Appendix A of this Chapter, and publicly accessible open spaces that are in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter within the locations shown on Map 7 (Mandatory Street Walls and Flexible Public Open Space Locations) in Appendix A, shall be considered streets for the purposes of establishing the use, bulk and parking regulations of this Resolution. However, for the purposes of floor area regulations, such private streets and publicly accessible open spaces shall be considered part of a zoning lot. In addition, for the purpose of determining minimum and maximum base heights and minimum setback depth pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 136-313 (Minimum and maximum base height), private streets and publicly accessible open spaces shall be distinguished from streets.

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