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What is NYC ZR § 22-111?

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This section outlines the classifications and allowances for Use Group I, which includes agricultural and open uses, across various Residence Districts. The statute specifies permitted uses, special permit requirements, and limitations for each district. Applies to property owners in designated Residence Districts considering agricultural or open use developments.

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§ 22-111 Use Group I – general use allowances

ZR § 22-111

The following table includes uses classified as Use Group I and sets forth their allowances by Residence District. Notations found in the table are further described in Section 22-10 (USE ALLOWANCES). Where permitted as-of-right in a Residence District, such uses shall be unenclosed, except for ancillary buildings or other structures.

USE GROUP I – AGRICULTURE AND OPEN USES

● = Permitted ♦ = Permitted with limitations ○ = Special permit required

– = Not permitted S = Size restriction P = Additional conditions

Uses

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6

R7

R8

R9

R10

R11

R12

PRC

Agriculture

Agricultural uses, including greenhouses, nurseries, or truck gardens

●P

G

Open Uses

Cemeteries

N/A

Golf courses

*

Outdoor racket courts

Outdoor skating rinks

Public parks or playgrounds or private parks

Sand, gravel, or clay pits

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