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What is NYC ZR § 42-632?

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This section regulates the size and surface area of non-illuminated signs in various zoning districts. It permits signs with a maximum surface area of six times the street frontage, capped at 1,200 square feet, or 750 square feet in specific Manufacturing Districts with residential uses. Applies to property operators in designated zoning areas.

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§ 42-632 Non-illuminated signs

ZR § 42-632

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In all districts, as indicated, non-illuminated signs with total surface areas not exceeding six times the street frontage of the zoning lot, in feet, but in no event more than 1,200 square feet for each sign, are permitted.

However, in any Manufacturing District in which residences or joint living-work quarters for artists are, under the provisions of the Zoning Resolution, allowed as-of-right or by special permit or authorization, the total surface area of all such permitted signs shall not exceed six times the street frontage of the zoning lot, in feet, and that the surface area of each sign shall not exceed 750 square feet.

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