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What is NYC ZR § 32-69?

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This section regulates the signage for adult establishments, allowing signs only in specified districts and limiting their surface area. The maximum allowable surface area is three times the street frontage, not exceeding 150 square feet, with restrictions on illuminated signs. Applies to owners of adult establishments in designated zoning districts.

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§ 32-69 Additional Sign Regulations for Adult Establishments

ZR § 32-69

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Signs, other than advertising signs, for adult establishments are permitted only as set forth in this Section and are limited to locations in the districts indicated.

All permitted signs, other than advertising signs, for adult establishments shall conform with all the sign regulations applicable in C1 Districts as set forth in this Chapter, except that the provisions of Section 32-64 (Surface Area and Illumination Provisions) shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the maximum surface area of all signs, other than advertising signs, for adult establishments shall not exceed, in the aggregate, three times the street frontage of the zoning lot, but in no event more than 150 square feet per establishment, of which no more than 50 square feet may be illuminated non-flashing signs.

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