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What is NYC ZR § 139-522?

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This section outlines the requirements for shore public walkways on Parcels 8a, 8b, 8d, and 9, specifying minimum widths and depths, particularly for areas adjoining the First Street Basin. It mandates planting and seating provisions along the Gowanus Canal. Applies to property developers and owners of the specified parcels.

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§ 139-522 Parcels 8 and 9

ZR § 139-522

On Parcels 8a, 8b, 8d and 9, where a shore public walkway is required, such shore public walkway shall have a minimum width of 30 feet, except that for shore public walkways adjoining the First Street Basin, the minimum width shall be 20 feet. The required minimum depth of a waterfront yard shall be 30 feet, except that for waterfront yards adjoining the First Street Basin, the minimum depth shall be 20 feet. In addition, for parcels where the required shore public walkway only adjoins the First Street Basin, the provisions of Section 62-57 (Requirements for Supplemental Public Access Areas) shall not apply. An area equal to at least 25 percent of the area of the shore public walkway shall be planted, and one linear foot of seating shall be provided for every 125 feet of frontage along the Gowanus Canal.

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