107-242 - Building setbacks along railroad rights-of-way

LAST AMENDED
11/2/2023


For all #developments# on #zoning lots# immediately adjacent to the Staten Island Rapid Transit right-of-way, a #building#
setback of at least 20 feet in depth, unobstructed from its lowest level to the sky, except as permitted herein, shall be provided
along the #lot line# immediately adjacent to the right-of-way of such railroad. Such #building# setback shall be measured
perpendicular to such #lot line#, as indicated on the District Map. Within such #building# setback area, unless the area is within
a #street# or is waived according to the planting waiver provisions of paragraph (c) of Section 107-483 (Planting and screening
for parking areas), there shall be provided one tree of three-inch caliper or more, pre-existing or newly planted, for each 400
square feet of such open area. Tree species shall be selected in accordance with Section 107-32 (Tree Requirements).