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Queens Community District 14
1931 Mott Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone: 718.471.7300
Fax: 718.868.2657
Email: cbrock@cbrock.com
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Bayswater/Far Rockaway Rezoning
The Department of City Planning rezoned 82 blocks in the Bayswater and Far Rockaway areas of Queens. The rezoning was designed to preserve the character of the neighborhoods. R-2 zoning was changed to R1-2, and R3-2, R-4, and R-5 zoning was changed to R3A, R3X, and R4A zoning. Community Board 14 has held hearings on this issue, and the Queens borough president recommended approval.
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Battle Rages Over Potential Downzonings In Bayswater
February 27, 2006
New York Sun
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Far Rockaway and Mott Creek Rezoning
The Rockaways have been undergoing a revival, as housing prices have been increasing at 10 to 15 percent per year recently. This encouraged increased high-density development, which the existing community claimed would destroy the character of their neighborhood. In response, 21 blocks of the Mott Creek and Far Rockaways neighborhoods were “down-zoned” in August 2005. The rezoning prevents further high-density development, but does not prevent new construction altogether. It also allows current residents to expand their homes more easily.
The “down-zoning” was controversial, with neighborhood groups and civic associations arguing that the rezoning preserved “traditional character” of the area, would preserve limited road access, and prevent flooding. Real estate developers opposed the rezoning. The New York City Council approved the zoning changes on September 15, 2005.
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Rezoning in Rockaway Beach to Lower Density
June 26, 2008
New York Daily News
Residents Hope Rezoning Can Curb Overdevelopment in Rockaways
June 9, 2008
City Limits Weekly
Rockaway Downzoning Efforts Set For Public Review
April 21, 2008
New York Daily News