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What is NYC ZR § 22-00?

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This section classifies uses within buildings and zoning lots into 10 separate Use Groups based on similar characteristics. It establishes permitted uses in Residence Districts and outlines additional provisions for specific uses. Applies to building owners involved in zoning and land use regulations.

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§ 22-00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

ZR § 22-00

In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Resolution, the uses within buildings or other structures as well as the open uses of zoning lots, or portions thereof, have been classified and combined into 10 separate Use Groups with similar characteristics. For the purposes of establishing permitted uses in this Resolution, references to permitted uses in the Use Groups, or any sub-categories therein, shall include all accessory uses thereto. Use Groups I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII, are permitted in Residence Districts subject to the provisions of the following Sections:

Sections 22-11 (Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses) through 22-18 (Use Group VIII – Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces), inclusive, which establish general use allowances in Use Groups I through VIII, including each use listed separately therein, by Residence District, and additional provisions for certain uses where applicable.

Section 22-20 (SIGN REGULATIONS), inclusive, which sets forth regulations for permitted signs.

The use provisions of this Chapter may be modified or superseded by special rules for certain areas in Article I (General Provisions), Article VI (Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Areas), and through Special Purpose Districts.

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