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What is NYC ZR § 32-182?

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This section outlines specific size limitations for various uses classified under Use Group VIII in designated districts. It includes restrictions on floor area for amusement facilities, entertainment studios, and outdoor amusement parks, as well as seating capacity for arenas and auditoriums. Applies to property owners in specified commercial districts.

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§ 32-182 Use Group VIII – uses subject to size limitations

ZR § 32-182

For uses denoted with an “S” in Section 32-181 (Use Group VIII – general use allowances), the specific size limitations shall be as follows:

Amusement or recreation facilities in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment, in C1-5, C2-1, C2-2 and C2-3 Districts shall be limited to 5,000 square feet per establishment, and in other C1 or C2 Districts shall be limited to 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

Select entertainment facilities in C1 Districts that are select commercial overlays shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of floor area per establishment and in other C1 Districts and in C2 Districts shall be limited to 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

Production or entertainment studios in C1 or C2 Districts are limited to 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment.

Outdoor amusement parks in C7 or C8 Districts are limited to 10,000 square feet of lot area, except as permitted by special permit by the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-183 (Outdoor Amusement Parks).

Arenas, auditoriums or stadiums in C4 through C8 Districts are limited to a maximum capacity of 2,500 seats and trade expositions are limited to a rated capacity for not more than 2,500 persons, as determined by the Commissioner of Buildings. Such facilities may exceed a capacity of 2,500 seats or 2,500 persons by special permit of the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 74-182 (Arenas, auditoriums, stadiums or trade expositions).

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