Basic floor area regulations
The maximum floor area regulations for each district in the Special Gowanus Mixed Use District shall be as set forth in the table in this Section.
Row A establishes the maximum residential floor area ratio for MIH sites where either affordable floor area is provided in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(iv) or paragraph (d)(5) of Section 23-154 (Inclusionary Housing), or where a contribution to the affordable housing fund is made in accordance with paragraph (d)(3)(v) of such Section. For zoning lots subject to the provisions of paragraph (d)(4) of Section 23-154, the maximum floor area ratio shall be as set forth in Section 23-153 (For Quality Housing buildings).
Row B establishes a maximum floor area ratio for community facility uses, other than select community facility uses.
Row C sets forth the maximum floor area ratio for select community facility uses only. In addition, special regulations for schools are set forth in Section 139-214.
Row D establishes a maximum floor area ratio for Gowanus retail and entertainment uses only.
Row E establishes a maximum floor area ratio for all commercial uses, inclusive of Gowanus retail and entertainment uses.
Row F sets forth the maximum floor area ratio for manufacturing uses.
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO
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C4-4D |
M1-4 |
M1-4 / R6B |
M1-4 / R6A |
M1-4 / R7A |
M1-4 / R7-2 |
M1-4 / R7X |
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Subarea B1 |
Subarea B2 |
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A |
Maximum FAR for residential uses for MIH Sites |
8.5 |
- |
- |
2.2 |
3.6 |
4.6 |
4.4 |
5.4 |
|
B |
Maximum FAR for community facility uses |
6.5 |
3.6 |
2.7 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
|
C |
Maximum FAR for select community facility uses |
6.5 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
|
D |
Maximum FAR for Gowanus retail and entertainment uses |
3.4 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
|
E |
Maximum FAR for commercial uses |
3.4 |
3.61 |
2.72 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
|
F |
Maximum FAR for manufacturing uses |
- |
3.61 |
2.72 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
1 In Manufacturing Districts within Subarea B1, commercial and manufacturing uses which are also Gowanus mix uses shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 4.0.
2 In Manufacturing Districts within Subarea B2, commercial and manufacturing uses which are also Gowanus mix uses shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0.
