62-837 - Bulk modifications on waterfront blocks

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

In all districts, the City Planning Commission may permit modification of any applicable #yard#, #lot coverage#, height and setback, and distance
between #buildings# regulations, for a #development# on a #zoning lot# within a #waterfront block#, excluding any portion on a #pier# or #new
platform#, provided the Commission finds that such modifications will not adversely affect access to light and air on surrounding #waterfront public
access areas#, #streets# and properties; and

(a)    will result in a better site plan and a better relationship between the #zoning lot# and the adjacent #streets#, surrounding neighborhood, adjacent
       open areas and #shoreline# than would be possible through strict adherence to the regulations; or

(b)    are necessary to protect unique natural features such as rock outcroppings, significant grade changes or wetlands, or to accommodate existing
       #buildings or other structures#.