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What is NYC ZR § 32-68?

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This section outlines the sign regulations for residential or mixed buildings in specified districts, requiring compliance with residential sign regulations for the residential portion. It specifies that non-illuminated signs for non-residential uses on the second floor must be placed below the third story's finished floor. Applies to building owners with mixed-use properties.

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§ 32-68 Permitted Signs on Residential or Mixed Buildings

ZR § 32-68

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In the districts indicated, any use listed in Use Group II shall conform to the sign regulations for Residence Districts set forth in Sections 22-52 through 22-54. In residential or mixed buildings, residential sign regulations shall apply to the residential portion.

Where non-residential uses are permitted to occupy two floors of the building, all signs accessory to non-residential uses located on the second floor shall be non-illuminated signs, and shall be located below the level of the finished floor of the third story.

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