125-46 Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan

Map 9, in Appendix A of this Chapter, shows the boundaries of the area comprising the Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan and the location of certain features mandated or permitted by the Plan. The plan area consists of Block 11, Lot 1, as established on November 13, 2008.

(a)        Modification of use requirements

Docks for water taxis and docks or mooring facilities for non-commercial pleasure boats, listed in Section 32-16 (Use Group 6), shall be permitted uses within the Newtown Creek Waterfront Access Plan.

(b)        Area-wide modifications

The requirements for waterfront public access area, as defined in Section 62-11, pursuant to Sections 62-53 through 62-57, inclusive, are modified at the following designated locations:

(1)        Upland connection

An upland connection, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided through Block 11, Lot 1, abutting the prolongation of 5th Street and extending from the shore public walkway, as defined in Section 62-11, northerly to 54th Avenue.

(2)        Supplemental public access area

Supplemental public access areas, as defined in Section 62-11, shall be provided as indicated on Map 9.