In the Special Gowanus Mixed Use District, all blocks bounding the Gowanus Canal shall be considered waterfront blocks within the waterfront area, and the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations Applying in the Waterfront Area), as modified by the provisions of this Chapter, shall apply.

All zoning lots having a boundary within or coincident with the boundaries of the Gowanus Canal, shall be considered waterfront zoning lots. All portions of such a zoning lot shall be included as part of the upland lot and deemed to be lot area, regardless of the location of the shoreline.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the boundaries of the Gowanus Canal shall be as shown on the City Map, and shall include the First Street Basin.