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What is NYC ZR § 139-545?

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This section outlines special design standards for paving in Type 2 upland connections, requiring compliance with the New York City Department of Transportation's shared street standards. It specifies that vehicular turnarounds must incorporate at least two different paving materials or sizes. Applies to building owners involved in paving design and construction.

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§ 139-545 Special design standards for paving

ZR § 139-545

The design reference standards of Section 62-656 (Paving) shall be modified as follows:

(a)Upland connections

Paving for driveways and pedestrian paths located within Type 2 upland connections shall be subject to the “shared street” standards of the New York City Department of Transportation for roadbeds and sidewalks.

In addition, where a Type 2 upland connection is provided with a vehicular turnaround, the paved area of the vehicular turnaround shall be designed with at least two different paving materials, or a single material with at least two different unit paver or slab sizes.

(b)Dimensional requirements

The maximum sizes for unit pavers or concrete slabs shall not apply.

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