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What is NYC ZR § 32-20?

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This section defines Use Group X, which includes uses involved in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into new goods. It outlines related provisions and allows modifications through special permits from the Board of Standards and Appeals or the City Planning Commission. Applies to property operators involved in production uses.

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§ 32-20 Use Group X – Production Uses

ZR § 32-20

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Use Group X consists of uses engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into new goods. The provisions regulating uses classified in this Use Group are set forth as follows:

Section 32-201 (Use Group X – general use allowances) which includes the compilation of uses in the Use Group table;

Section 32-202 (Use Group X – uses subject to size limitations) for size restrictions that apply to certain uses, as denoted with an “S” in the Use Group table;

Section 32-203 (Use Group X – uses subject to additional conditions) for additional conditions that apply to certain uses, as denoted with a “P” in the Use Group table; and

Section 32-204 (Use Group X – additional provisions for parking requirement category) for uses with more than one parking requirement category or other applicable parking provisions, as denoted with “*” in the Use Group table.

The provisions of Sections 32-202 and 32-203, except as otherwise specified in such Sections, may be modified by special permit of the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-211 (Production uses), or by special permit of the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 74-211 (Production uses).

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