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What is NYC ZR § 15-13?

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This section outlines the special provisions for home occupations in C6 and specific C5 Districts in Manhattan. It allows home occupations to exceed 1,000 square feet and permits the employment of up to three non-residents. Applies to property owners in designated districts considering home occupations.

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§ 15-13 Special Home Occupation Provision

ZR § 15-13

In C6 Districts, and in C5 Districts in the Borough of Manhattan in the area south of Murray Street, its easterly prolongation, and the Brooklyn Bridge, the home occupation provisions of Section 12-10 shall apply, except that a home occupations may occupy more than 1,000 square feet of floor area and up to three persons not residing in the dwelling unit or rooming unit may be employed.

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