Rye Weighs Downtown Redevelopment's FAR Variance for Accessibility
The Rye Planning Commission reviewed plans for a redevelopment at 84-86 Purchase Street & 2-4 Purdy Avenue, which requires a significant Floor Area Ratio (FAR) variance to incorporate modern accessibility features. This project exemplifies the city's ongoing challenge of updating historic downtown buildings to meet current codes while navigating existing zoning limits.
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