NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 142-49 — Height and Setback for Certain Zoning Lots in Subdistricts C and D

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This section establishes height and setback regulations for non-residential buildings in Subdistricts C and D of the Special Inwood District. It specifies that these regulations align with those for qualifying affordable or senior housing as outlined in Section 23-432. Applies to developers in designated zoning districts.

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§ 142-49 Height and Setback for Certain Zoning Lots in Subdistricts C and D

ZR § 142-49

In Subdistricts C and D, as shown on Map 1 (Special Inwood District – Subdistricts and Subareas) in the Appendix to this Chapter, all non-residential buildings in C4 and C6 Districts shall follow the height and setback regulations for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing as set forth in Section 23-432 (Height and setback requirements) for the applicable residential equivalent.

In Subdistrict D, all developments or enlargements on zoning lots within M1-4/R7A and M1-4/R9A Districts shall follow the height and setback regulations for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing as set forth in Section 23-432, for the applicable Residence District, except portions of zoning lots that are located within 30 feet of West 201st Street shall be limited to a maximum building height to 85 feet.

In Subdistrict D, for street walls with a transportation infrastructure adjacent frontage, the underlying height and setback regulations, or those set forth in Section 142-491, shall be modified pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Section 35-643 (Special provisions in other geographies).

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