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What is NYC ZR § 32-181?

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This section classifies uses under Use Group VIII, detailing allowances for recreation, entertainment, and assembly spaces in various commercial districts. The statute outlines specific permissions, limitations, and conditions for different types of facilities. Applies to building owners managing properties in designated commercial districts.

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§ 32-181 Use Group VIII – general use allowances

ZR § 32-181

The following table includes uses classified as Use Group VIII and sets forth their allowances by Commercial District. Notations found in the table are further described in Section 32-10 (USE ALLOWANCES).

USE GROUP VIII – RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND ASSEMBLY SPACES

● = 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

Amusement and Recreation Facilities

Amusement or recreation facilities

●S P

●U

*

Select entertainment facilities

●S

Outdoor amusement parks

●S U

C

Art Galleries and Studios

Art galleries

A2

Art, music, dancing or theatrical studios

Production or entertainment studios

B1

Entertainment and Sporting Venues

Arenas or auditoriums

Drive-in theaters

N/A

Racetracks

Stadiums

Theaters

●P

Other Assembly Spaces

Banquet, function or reception halls

Gaming facilities

Historical exhibits

Meeting halls

Non-commercial clubs

Observation decks

Outdoor day camps

G

Publicly accessible spaces

Riding academies or stables

●P U

A4

Trade expositions

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