LIMITED HEIGHT DISTRICT

A LIMITED HEIGHT DISTRICT is a district whose designation begins with the letters "LH," and in which the heights of BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES are limited in accordance with the provisions of Sections 23-691, 24-591, 33-491 or 43-29 (Limited Height Districts).

LIMITED HEIGHT DISTRICTS appear on the ZONING MAPS superimposed upon other districts. Their regulations supplement the regulations of the districts on which they are superimposed.

LIMITED HEIGHT DISTRICTS are confined to areas or portions of areas established by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Board of Estimate, or its successor, as "Historic Districts" pursuant to Chapter 8-A of the New York City Charter and Chapter 8-A of the New York City Administrative Code.

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