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What is NYC ZR § 138-212?

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This section modifies floor area ratio regulations for developments in the Park Avenue Subdistrict. It establishes minimum non-residential floor area ratios based on zoning districts and outlines maximum floor area ratios for specific zoning lots. Applies to building owners and developers in the Park Avenue Subdistrict.

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§ 138-212 Additional floor area regulations in the Park Avenue Subdistrict

ZR § 138-212

Within the Park Avenue Subdistrict, as shown on Map 1 of the Appendix to this Chapter, the floor area ratio regulations of paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 138-211 are further modified in this Section.

(a)Required non-residential floor area ratioWhere a development or enlargement of a building on a zoning lot, or portion thereof, located within the Park Avenue Subdistrict contains residentia floor area, such zoning lot shall provide a minimum non-residential floor area ratio as set forth below:

(1)in M1-6 Districts paired with an R9 District, a minimum non-residential floor area ratio of 1.0 shall be provided;

(2)in C6-4 Districts, and in M1-6 Districts paired with an R10 District whose maximum residential floor area ratio is 10.0, a minimum non-residential floor area ratio of 1.5 shall be provided; and

(3)in M1-6 Districts paired with an R10 District whose maximum residential floor area ratio is 12.0, a minimum non-residential floor area ratio of 1.5 shall be provided.

(b)Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots within M1-6 Districts paired with an R9 DistrictIn M1-6 Districts paired with an R9 District, the maximum floor area ratio for any use, or any combination of uses, shall not exceed 8.5.

(c)Modified maximum floor area ratio for certain zoning lotsThe floor area ratios set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section, and in Section 138-211, shall be modified, as follows:

Maximum floor area ratio shown on Map 2

Modified maximum floor area ratio

8.5

7.52

10.0

9.0

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