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What is NYC ZR § 63-11?

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This section modifies regulations in M1 Districts to allow FRESH food stores with a maximum floor area of 30,000 square feet. The provisions do not apply if the underlying district allows grocery or convenience retailers with larger floor areas. Applies to property operators in M1 Districts considering FRESH food store establishments.

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§ 63-11 Special Use Regulations for FRESH Food Stores in M1 Districts

ZR § 63-11

In M1 Districts, the regulations of Section 42-162 (Use Group VI – uses subject to size limitations) are modified to permit FRESH food stores with up to 30,000 square feet of floor area. The provisions of this Section shall not apply where the regulations of the underlying district permit grocery and convenience retailer or specialty food retailer, listed under Use Group VI, with floor area greater than 30,000 square feet.

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