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What is NYC ZR § 31-15?

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This section outlines the purpose and characteristics of C5 General Central Commercial Districts, which accommodate office buildings, large retail stores, and various amusement and recreation activities. It aims to exclude non-retail uses that generate significant trucking. Applies to property owners in central business districts and regional commercial centers.

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§ 31-15 C5 General Central Commercial Districts

ZR § 31-15

These districts are designed to provide for office buildings and the great variety of large retail stores and related activities in the central business district and regional commercial centers. These districts are also designed to provide for the wide range of amusement and recreation, service, production and related uses normally found in the central business district and regional commercial centers but to exclude non-retail uses which generate a large volume of trucking. Special signage regulations are designed to reflect the character of this area.

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