93-58 - Special Permit for Modification of Height and Setback Regulations

LAST AMENDED10/21/2021

Within the #Special Hudson Yards District#, except within C1-7A Districts, or C2-5 Districts mapped within R8A Districts,
for #developments# or #enlargements# on #zoning lots# with at least 20,000 square feet of #lot area# or #developments# or
#enlargements# on any size #zoning lot# that occupy the entire #block# front along a #wide street#, the City Planning
Commission may modify the regulations set forth in Sections 93-40 (HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS), inclusive,
and 93-50 (SPECIAL HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS), inclusive, provided the Commission finds that:

(a)   such modifications will result in a better distribution of #bulk# on the #zoning lot# and will not adversely affect access to
       light and air for surrounding public access areas, #streets# and properties;

(b)   where the #development# or #enlargement# is subject to the requirements of Sections 93-60 (MANDATORY
      IMPROVEMENTS), inclusive, or 93-70 (PUBLIC ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL SITES), inclusive,
      such modifications will not impair the quality of such public access areas on the #zoning lot#;

(c)   such modifications are consistent with the goal of the special district to provide flexibility of architectural design and
       encourage more attractive building forms; and

(d)   such modifications will result in a #development# or #enlargement# that enhances the streetscape and will be compatible
       with development in the surrounding area.

The Commission may prescribe additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects of the #development# or
#enlargement# on the character of the surrounding area.