For the purposes of this Chapter, the level of the High Line bed is the average level of the High Line bed on a zoning lot over which the High Line passes. The “High Line bed” is the highest level of the horizontal surface (platform) of the High Line elevated rail line structure as of June 23, 2005, as shown in Diagram 7 in Appendix C of this Chapter. The “High Line” shall, for the purposes of this Chapter, refer to the elevated rail line structure and associated elevated easement located between Gansevoort Street and West 30th Street. The definitions of other defined terms are as set forth in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS). (h) to promote the most desirable use of land in the area and thus to conserve the value of land and buildings, and thereby protect the City's tax revenues, consistent with the foregoing purposes.ĭefinitions specifically applicable to this Chapter are set forth in this Section. (g) to create and provide a transition to the Hudson Yards area to the north and (f) to create and provide a transition to the lower-scale Chelsea Historic District to the east (e) to ensure that the form and use of new buildings relates to and enhances neighborhood character and the High Line open space (d) to facilitate the restoration and reuse of the High Line elevated rail line as an accessible, public open space through special height and setback regulations, High Line improvement bonuses and the transfer of development rights from the High Line Transfer Corridor (c) to encourage and support the growth of arts-related uses in West Chelsea (b) to encourage the development of residential uses along appropriate avenues and streets (a) to encourage and guide the development of West Chelsea as a dynamic mixed use neighborhood These general goals include among others, the following specific purposes: The "Special West Chelsea District" established in this Resolution, is designed to promote and protect public health, safety, general welfare and amenity.
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