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What is NYC ZR § 32-111?

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This section outlines the allowances for uses classified as Use Group I within various Commercial Districts in New York City. It specifies which uses are permitted, permitted with limitations, or require special permits. Applies to property owners and operators in designated commercial zones.

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§ 32-111 Use Group I – general use allowances

ZR § 32-111

The following table includes uses classified as Use Group I and sets forth their allowances by Commercial District. Notations found in the table are further described in Section 32-10 (USE ALLOWANCES). Where permitted as-of-right in a Commercial District, all uses listed as “Open Uses” in the table 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 U = Open use allowances

Uses

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

PRC

Agriculture

Agricultural uses, including greenhouses, nurseries, or truck gardens

●S P U

●P U

G

Open Uses

Cemeteries

N/A

Golf courses

*

Outdoor racket courts

●P

Outdoor skating rinks

Public parks or playgrounds or private parks

Sand, gravel, or clay pits

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