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What is NYC ZR § 42-185?

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This section outlines the uses permitted under Use Group VIII in Manufacturing Districts, specifically allowing drive-in theaters and racetracks by special permit from the City Planning Commission. Applies to property operators seeking to establish these uses in designated areas.

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§ 42-185 Use Group VIII – uses permitted by special permit

ZR § 42-185

For uses denoted with “○” in Section 42-181 (Use Group VIII – general use allowances), the following provisions shall apply:

Drive-in theaters may be permitted in all Manufacturing Districts by special permit of the City Planning Commission as set forth in Section 74-183 (Drive-in theaters).

Racetracks may be permitted in all Manufacturing Districts by special permit of the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 74-184 (Racetracks).

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