115-50 - SPECIAL PERMIT TO MODIFY USE OR BULK REGULATIONS

LAST AMENDED
2/2/2011


For any #zoning lot# within the #Special Downtown Jamaica District#, the City Planning Commission may permit modification of the #use# or #bulk# regulations, except #floor area
ratio# provisions, provided the Commission shall find that such:

(a)    #use# or #bulk# modification will aid in achieving the general purposes and intent of the Special District;

(b)    #use# modification will encourage a lively pedestrian environment along the #street# or mandatory sidewalk widening, or is necessary for, and the only practicable way to
        achieve, the programmatic requirements of the development;

(c)    #bulk# modifications will enhance the distribution of #bulk# on the #zoning lot#;

(d)    #bulk# modifications will permit adequate access of light and air to surrounding #streets# and properties; and
(e)   #use# or #bulk# modification will relate harmoniously to the character of the surrounding area.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.

Appendix A - Special Downtown Jamaica District Maps
LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


(11/23/21)

Map 1 — Special Downtown Jamaica District
(4/9/13)

Map 2 — Ground Floor Use and Transparency and Curb Cut Restrictions



(12/5/24)

Map 3 — Street Wall Location
(9/10/07)

Map 4 — Maximum Building Height
(4/9/13)

Map 5 — Sidewalk Widening
                               Zoning Resolution

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


Chapter 6 - Special Stapleton Waterfront District
                       (SW)


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Chapter 6 - Special Stapleton Waterfront District (SW)