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What is NYC ZR § 52-72?

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This section permits the continuation of non-conforming uses of land with minor improvements in specific Residence Districts for three years after becoming non-conforming. After this period, the use must terminate, and the land must be utilized only for conforming purposes. Applies to property owners with non-conforming uses in designated districts.

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§ 52-72 Land with Minor Improvements

ZR § 52-72

In all Residence Districts, a non-conforming use of land with minor improvements that is listed in Use Groups IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX or X and not permitted as-of-right within C7 Districts, may be continued for three years after December 15, 1961, or such later date that the use becomes non-conforming, provided that after the expiration of that period such non-conforming use shall terminate, and thereafter such land shall be used only for a conforming use.

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