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What is NYC ZR § 43-131?

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This section provides definitions applicable to specific terms used within the chapter, including 'qualifying uses' in M2 and M3 Districts with an A suffix. It outlines the commercial and manufacturing uses eligible for higher permitted floor area ratios. Applies to property owners in M2 and M3 Districts with an A suffix.

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§ 43-131 Definitions

ZR § 43-131

Definitions specifically applicable to this Chapter are set forth in this Section. The definitions of other defined terms are set forth in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), except where explicitly stated otherwise in individual provisions in this Chapter.

Qualifying uses

“Qualifying uses” shall include certain commercial and manufacturing uses eligible for higher permitted floor area ratio in M2 and M3 Districts with an A suffix.

In M2 Districts with an A suffix such uses shall include referenced commercial and manufacturing uses.

In M3 Districts with an A suffix, such uses shall include qualifying uses in M2 Districts with an A suffix, as well as the following;

From Use Group IV All uses listed under Use Group IV(B) and IV(C) From Use Group IX All uses listed under Use Group IX, other than self-service storage facilities.

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