Special urban design regulations are set forth in this Chapter to improve the quality of the streetscape and to promote a lively and engaging pedestrian experience along commercial streets in various neighborhoods.

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply as follows:

(a)        Section 37-10 sets forth applicability of Article II, Chapter 6 to zoning lots accessed by private roads and sets forth special regulations for lower density growth management areas in the Borough of Staten Island;

(b)        Section 37-20, inclusive, sets forth special regulations for all energy infrastructure equipment and accessory mechanical equipment not located within a completely enclosed building;

(c)        Section 37-30, inclusive, sets forth special urban design provisions for building frontages in certain areas that apply in conjunction with provisions specified in the supplemental use provisions of Article III, Chapter 2, special provisions for certain areas in Article VI, or in Special Purpose Districts in Articles VIII through XIV;

(d)        Section 37-40, inclusive, sets forth provisions for relocating or renovating subway stairs in certain areas;

(e)        Section 37-50, inclusive, sets forth requirements for pedestrian circulation spaces that apply in conjunction with provisions specified in certain Special Purpose Districts;

(f)        Section 37-60, inclusive, sets forth provisions for publicly accessible open areas such as plazas, residential plazas and urban plazas created prior to October 17, 2007;

(g)        Section 37-70, inclusive, sets forth provisions for public plazas;  

(h)        Section 37-80 sets forth provisions for arcades; and

(i)        Section 37-90, inclusive, sets forth provisions for certain open parking areas, including landscaping.