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What is NYC ZR § 42-182?

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This section outlines the size limitations for specific uses classified under Use Group VIII in Manufacturing Districts. Outdoor amusement parks are limited to 10,000 square feet, while arenas, auditoriums, and stadiums are capped at 2,500 seats. Special permits from relevant agencies may allow for larger sizes. Applies to property operators in Manufacturing Districts.

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§ 42-182 Use Group VIII – uses subject to size limitations

ZR § 42-182

For uses denoted with an “S” in Section 42-181 (Use Group VIII– general use allowances), the specific size limitations shall be as follows:#

Outdoor amusement parks in all Manufacturing Districts are limited to 10,000 square feet of lot area. However, in M1 Districts, such use# may exceed a lot area of 10,000 square feet by special permit by the Board of Standards and Appeals, in accordance with Section 73-183 (Outdoor Amusement Parks).

Arenas, auditoriums or stadiums in all Manufacturing Districts are limited to a maximum capacity of 2,500 seats and trade expositions are limited to a rated capacity for not more than 2,500 persons, as determined by the Commissioner of Buildings. Such facilities may exceed a capacity of 2,500 seats or 2,500 persons by special permit of the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 74-182 (Arenas, auditoriums, stadiums or trade expositions).

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