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What is NYC ZR § 141-25?

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This section establishes special height and setback regulations for zoning lots in R8A Districts and certain Commercial Districts near wide streets. It specifies that underlying height and setback provisions of R8 Districts apply, while prohibiting sky exposure plane buildings and certain height allowances. Applies to property owners in designated R8A Districts.

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§ 141-25 Special Height and Setback Regulations in R8A Districts

ZR § 141-25

For zoning lots in R8A Districts, or in Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of an R8A District, within 100 feet of a wide street located outside of Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas, the underlying height and setback provisions applicable to an R8 District within 100 feet of a wide street shall apply. However, sky exposure plane buildings shall not be permitted, and the additional height allowances for eligible sites set forth in Section 23-434 (Height and setback modifications for eligible sites) shall not apply.

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