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What is NYC ZR § 32-162?

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This section establishes size limitations for various uses categorized under Use Group VI, including restrictions on floor area for specific establishments in designated districts. The statute specifies limits for fuel dealers, eating or drinking establishments, computing infrastructure providers, and other services. Applies to building owners operating in C1 through C8 Districts.

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§ 32-162 Use Group VI - uses subject to size limitations

ZR § 32-162

For uses denoted with an “S” in Section 32-161 (Use Group VI – general use allowances), a limit of 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment shall apply except that:

fuel dealers in C8 Districts shall be limited to 5,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

eating or drinking establishments in C1 through C3 Districts, where such establishment provides entertainment with a cover charge or specified showtime, or includes a dance floor, shall be limited to a capacity of 200 persons or fewer. However, an establishment with a capacity of more than 200 persons may be permitted by special permit of the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-162 (Eating or drinking establishments);

computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays, shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

automotive equipment rental and leasing, general rental centers or commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays, shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment and in C1 Districts that are not select commercial overlays, shall be limited to 10,000 square feet per establishment;

special food services in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays, shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays, shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment; and

personal dry cleaning services in C1 or C2 Districts, or C4 through C7 Districts, shall be limited to 2,500 square feet of floor area per establishment.

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