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What is NYC ZR § 62-212?

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This section defines Waterfront-Enhancing (WE) uses, which are primarily recreational, cultural, entertainment, or retail activities that enhance public enjoyment of the waterfront. These uses are subject to specific regulations for C7 Districts and apply to property owners developing waterfront locations.

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§ 62-212 Waterfront-Enhancing (WE) uses

ZR § 62-212

WE uses comprise a group of primarily recreational, cultural, entertainment or retail shopping uses that, when located at the water's edge, add to the public use and enjoyment of the waterfront. WE uses shall be limited to the following:

From Use Group I

All uses listed under Use Group I, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group III

All uses listed under Use Group III(B), subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group IV

All uses listed under Use Groups IV(A) and IV(C), subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group V

All uses listed under Use Group V, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group VI

All uses listed under Use Group VI, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group VII

All uses listed under Use Group VII, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts and provided that such uses are limited to 5,000 square feet per establishment

From Use Group VIII

All uses listed under Use Group VIII, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group IX

All uses listed under Use Group IX, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts

From Use Group X

All uses listed under Use Group X, subject to the use regulations for C7 Districts.

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