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What is NYC ZR § 32-165?

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This section outlines the special permit requirements for automotive service stations and light motor vehicle repair shops within specified districts, as regulated by the Board of Standards and Appeals. It also establishes conditions for existing light motor vehicle repair shops as of June 6, 2024. Applies to property operators in C2 and C4 through C7 Districts.

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§ 32-165 Use Group VI - uses permitted by special permit

ZR § 32-165

For uses denoted with “○” in Section 32-161 (Use Group VI – general use allowances), the following provisions shall apply:

Automotive service stations may be permitted in C2 Districts, and C4 through C7 Districts by special permit of the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-163 (Automotive service stations).

Light motor vehicle repair and maintenance shops may be permitted in C2 Districts, and C4 through C7 Districts by special permit of the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-164 (Light motor vehicle repair and maintenance shops).

However, notwithstanding the above, light motor vehicle repair and maintenance shops existing prior to June 6, 2024, shall be considered a conforming use and thereafter may be continued, structurally altered, extended or enlarged subject to the applicable bulk regulations for the district. However, in no event shall the additional floor area associated with an enlarged or extended portion exceed 50 percent of the floor area of such light motor vehicle repair and maintenance shop as it existed on June 6, 2024.

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