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What is NYC ZR § 42-181?

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This section classifies various uses under Use Group VIII, detailing the allowances for amusement, recreation, entertainment, and assembly spaces within different Manufacturing Districts. The statute outlines permitted uses, limitations, and special permit requirements. Applies to property operators in designated manufacturing zones.

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§ 42-181 Use Group VIII – general use allowances

ZR § 42-181

The following table includes uses classified as Use Group VIII and sets forth their allowances by Manufacturing District. Notations found in the table are further described in Section 42-10 (USE ALLOWANCES).

USE GROUP VIII – RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND ASSEMBLY SPACES

● = Permitted ♦ = Permitted with limitations ○ = Special permit required – = Not permitted S = Size restriction P = Additional conditions U = Open use allowances

Uses

M1

M2

M3

PRC

Amusement and Recreation Facilities

Amusement or recreation facilities

●U

*

Select entertainment facilities

Outdoor amusement parks

●S U

C

Art Galleries and Studios

Art galleries

A2

Art, music, dancing or theatrical studios

Production or entertainment studios

B1

Entertainment and Sporting Venues

Arenas or auditoriums

●S

Drive-in theaters

N/A

Racetracks

Stadiums

Theaters

Other Assembly Spaces

Banquet, function or reception halls

Gaming facilities

●P

Historical exhibits

Meeting halls

Non-commercial clubs

Observation decks

Outdoor day camps

G

Publicly accessible spaces

Riding academies or stables

●P U

A4

Trade expositions

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