112-33 - Special Requirements for Waterfront Access
LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


Except in R1 and R2 Districts, for #developments# containing #residences# on #waterfront zoning lots# of 65,000 square feet or
more, a publicly accessible waterfront sitting area shall be provided. Such sitting area shall abut the #shoreline#, have a minimum
area of 2,500 square feet, a minimum depth of 50 feet measured from the #shoreline# and contain at least one linear foot of
seating for every 100 square feet of public access area. Entrances of #buildings# may not front upon such sitting area.

Such sitting area shall be accessible by means of either a direct connection to a public sidewalk or a public way through the
#zoning lot# directly connecting the sitting area with a public sidewalk. Such public way shall be comprised of a planting strip of
at least four feet in width containing one tree of at least three-inch caliper for every 25 linear feet of length of such way, and a
paved sidewalk of at least six feet in width or, for #developments# with #private roads#, sidewalks provided in accordance with
the requirements for #private roads#, as set forth in Article II, Chapter 6.

Such public access areas shall comply with the provisions of Sections 62-74 (Requirements for Recordation), 62-70
(MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS), 62-651
(Guardrails, gates and other protective barriers), 62-652 (Seating) and 62-654 (Signage).

The Chairperson of the City Planning Commission shall certify to the Department of Buildings or Department of Business
Services, as applicable, that a site plan has been submitted showing compliance with the provisions of this Section.

Appendix A - Special City Island District - Height Areas
LAST AMENDED
4/6/2011
                              Zoning Resolution

          THE CITY OF NEW YORK          CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
             Eric Adams, Mayor             Daniel R. Garodnick, Chair


Chapter 3 - Special Ocean Parkway District (OP)


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Chapter 3 - Special Ocean Parkway District (OP)