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What is NYC ZR § 42-163?

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This section outlines additional conditions for uses classified under Use Group VI in Manufacturing Districts. It specifies requirements for car washes, recreational boat repair services, and various automotive and industrial service operations, which must adhere to established performance standards. Applies to property operators in Manufacturing Districts.

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§ 42-163 Use Group VI – uses subject to additional conditions

ZR § 42-163

For uses denoted with a “P” in Section 42-161 (Use Group VI – general use allowances), the following provisions shall apply:

For car washes in all Manufacturing Districts, reservoir space for not less than 10 automobiles per washing lane shall be provided on the zoning lot.

Recreational boat repair services in all Manufacturing Districts shall be restricted to boats less than 100 feet in length.

The following uses in all Manufacturing Districts shall conform to the performance standards as set forth in Sections 42-40 (PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) through 42-48 (Performance Standards Regulating Humidity, Heat or Glare), inclusive:Automotive service stations Car wash Carpet upholstery cleaning services Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance Crematorium Fuel dealersHeavy motor vehicle repair and maintenance shops Home and garden equipment and appliance repair and maintenance Industrial dry cleaning and laundry servicesLight motor vehicle repair and maintenance shops Personal dry cleaning services Technical and trade schools Veterinary services.

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