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What is NYC RCNY § 4-20?

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(a) For purposes of this subdivision, the term "Theatre District Zone" has the same meaning as "theatre district zone" in § 19-157.1 of the Administrative Code. (b) Pedestrian flow zones.

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Effective: 12/9/2021

§ 4-20 Theatre District Zone.

RCNY § 4-20

(a)For purposes of this subdivision, the term "Theatre District Zone" has the same meaning as "theatre district zone" in § 19-157.1 of the Administrative Code.

(b)Pedestrian flow zones. Where the Department has designated by markings and/or signage Pedestrian Flow Zones in or on the Theatre District Zone, no person shall use such zones for any purpose other than the safe and continuous movement of pedestrian traffic.

(c)Designated activity zones.

(1)Where and when the Department has indicated by markings and/or signage one or more Designated Activity Zones on any block within the Theatre District Zone, no person on such block shall engage in Designated Activities outside Designated Activity Zones, except: (i) where otherwise authorized by a concession agreement entered into by the Department; or (ii) where otherwise authorized by an event permit issued by the Mayor's Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management; or (iii) where otherwise authorized by a permit issued by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment; or (iv) at days and times when vendors licensed pursuant to §§ 17-307 and 20-453 of the Administrative Code may vend.

(2)A person may engage in Designated Activities on a block in the Theatre District Zone if such person is not within a Pedestrian Flow Zone and if such block does not contain any Designated Activity Zones.

(3)This subdivision shall not apply to operators of newsstands authorized by § 20-241.1 of the Administrative Code. (Added City Record 12/9/2021, eff. 12/9/2021)

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