Section 84-13 - Bulk Regulations
Residential and community facility bulk regulations otherwise applicable in R10 Districts are modified to the extent set forth in this Section and Sections 84-131 through 84-135 , inclusive.
The regulations otherwise applicable in R10 Districts are superseded by the regulations set forth in Sections 84-131 (Floor area regulations), 84-132 (Mandatory front building walls), 84-133 (Front wall recess), 84-134 (Mandatory arcades) and 84-135 (Limited height of buildings).
The provisions of Sections 23-343 (Rear yard equivalent requirements) and 24-11 (Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Percentage of Lot Coverage), and Article VII, Chapter 8 (Special Regulations Applying to Large-scale Residential Developments) and Chapter 9 (Special Regulations Applying to Large-scale Community Facility Developments), are not applicable.
The provisions of Section 23-371 (Distance in between buildings) may be modified by the Battery Park City Authority. Prior to the granting of any such modification, the Authority shall make the following findings:
(a) that such modification will aid in achieving the general purpose and intent of the Special Battery Park City District , as set forth in Section 84-01 ;
(b) that such modification will not unduly increase the bulk of buildings , the density of population or the intensity of use on any zoning lot to the detriment of the occupants of buildings on such zoning lot or nearby zoning lots ;
(c) that such modification will not adversely affect the buildings on the zoning lot or nearby zoning lots by restricting access to light and air; and
(d) that if an open area is provided, at any level, between two buildings , it shall have a width of not less than eight feet.