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Setting the Stage for ZoningIn 1915, the 42-story EquitableBuilding was last building builtunder the “old rules”.1870 Building Code, which waslargely concerned with fire safety:- cast-iron columns- internal fire-proofing- height-to-street width ratiofor some buildingsPublic outrage because theEquitable Tower would castingshadows over neighboring buildings(and cause serious devaluation ofproperty).Community Board Training Series – Land Use 101Office of the Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
1916 Zoning Resolution1916: New York City enacted thenation’s first comprehensive zoningresolution.- To promote and protect the publichealth, safety and general welfare- Established height and setbackcontrols- Separated residential areas fromsome non-residential uses (industryand manufacturing)Hugh Ferris, 1920sCommunity Board Training Series – Land Use 101Office of the Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
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