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What is NYC ZR § 42-661?

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This section regulates the placement of advertising signs within 100 feet of the street line adjacent to a Residence District or a public park of one-half acre or more. Signs facing at an angle of less than 165 degrees towards these boundaries are prohibited, ensuring compliance with specific sign regulations. Applies to property owners in M1, M2, and M3 districts.

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§ 42-661 Restrictions along district boundary located in a street

ZR § 42-661

M1 M2 M3

In all districts, as indicated, and within 100 feet of the street line of any street or portion thereof in which the boundary of an adjoining Residence District is located, or which adjoins a public park of one-half acre or more, advertising signs that face at an angle of less than 165 degrees away from such Residence District or park boundary shall not be permitted and all other signs facing at less than such an angle shall conform with all the sign regulations applicable in C1 Districts as set forth in Sections 32-61 to 32-68, inclusive, relating to Sign Regulations.

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