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What is NYC ZR § 32-203?

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This section outlines additional conditions for uses designated with a 'P' in Use Group X, particularly in Commercial Districts. It mandates compliance with performance standards for M1 Districts and imposes specific environmental ratings and risk management plan requirements for permitted uses in certain districts. Applies to building owners operating in designated commercial zones.

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§ 32-203 Use Group X - additional conditions

ZR § 32-203

For uses denoted with a “P” in Section 32-201 (Use Group X – general use allowances), the limitations in this Section shall apply.

Permitted uses in all Commercial Districts shall conform to the performance standards for M1 Districts as set forth in Section 42-40 (PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) through 42-48 (Performance Standards Regulating Humidity, Heat or Glare), inclusive. However, beverage manufacturing establishments shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 42-47 (Performance Standards Regulating Fire and Explosive Hazards).

In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this Section, in C1 or C2 Districts, or C4 through C7 Districts, all permitted uses shall meet the following requirements: Such use does not have a New York City or New York State environmental rating of “A”, “B” or “C” under Section 24-153 of the New York City Administrative Code for any process equipment requiring a New York City Department of Environmental Protection operating certificate or New York State Department of Environmental Conservation state facility permit; and Such use is not required, under the City Right-to-Know Law, to file a Risk Management Plan for Extremely Hazardous Substances.

Such use does not have a New York City or New York State environmental rating of “A”, “B” or “C” under Section 24-153 of the New York City Administrative Code for any process equipment requiring a New York City Department of Environmental Protection operating certificate or New York State Department of Environmental Conservation state facility permit; and

Such use is not required, under the City Right-to-Know Law, to file a Risk Management Plan for Extremely Hazardous Substances.

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