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What is NYC ZR § 62-211?

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This section outlines the requirements for water-dependent (WD) uses, which necessitate direct access to a body of water for operation. It specifies various permitted uses across different groups, including non-commercial clubs, docks, and boat-related facilities. Applies to property owners with WD uses that require operational docking facilities.

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§ 62-211 Water-Dependent (WD) uses

ZR § 62-211

WD uses require direct access to a body of water in order to function or use waterways for transport of materials or products. WD uses shall be limited to the following:

From Use Group III

Non-commercial clubs, restricted to non-profit private beach clubs and private boat clubs

From Use Group IV

Airports

Boat launching facilities for non-commercial pleasure boats

Docks

Dumps, recycling or material recovery facilities, marine transfer stations for garbage or slag piles, provided such uses ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

Heliports

Public transit yards, including accessory motor fuel pumps, provided such uses ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

Seaplane bases

Sewage disposal plants

Terminal facilities at river crossings for access to electric, gas or steam lines

All other uses listed under Use Group IV(B) that ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

From Use Group VI

Boat dealers

Boat fuel sales

Recreational boat repair

Recreational goods rental

From Use Group VIII

Water-oriented outdoor amusement and recreation facilities

From Use Group IX

Boat storage

Trucking terminals or motor freight stations, provided such uses ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

Warehouses, provided such uses ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

Wholesale establishments, provided such uses ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

All other uses listed under Use Group IX that ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot

From Use Group X

Transportation equipment manufacturing, limited to boat and ship building

All other uses listed under Use Group X that ship or receive materials or products by water as evidenced by operational docking facilities on the zoning lot.

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