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What is NYC ZR § 52-77?

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This section mandates the termination of non-conforming adult establishments within one year from a specified date, unless extended by the Board of Standards and Appeals. The statute provides exceptions for certain adult establishments under specific provisions. Applies to operators of adult establishments in non-conforming districts.

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§ 52-77 Termination of Adult Establishments

ZR § 52-77

In all districts, a non-conforming adult establishment shall terminate within one year from October 25, 1995, or from such later date that the adult establishment becomes non-conforming, except that such establishment may be continued for a limited period of time by the Board of Standards and Appeals pursuant to Section 72-40 (AMORTIZATION OF CERTAIN ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS AND SIGNS FOR ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS). However, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to an adult establishment subject to the provisions of paragraph (f) of Section 32-01 or 42-01 (Special Provisions for Adult Establishments).

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