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What is NYC ZR § 73-183?

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This section allows the Board of Standards and Appeals to permit outdoor amusement parks in C7, C8, or M1 Districts that exceed 10,000 square feet, provided certain findings regarding traffic, character, and separation from residential areas are met. Applies to developers and operators of amusement parks in specified zoning districts.

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§ 73-183 Outdoor amusement parks

ZR § 73-183

In C7, C8 or M1 Districts, the Board of Standards and Appeals may permit outdoor amusement parks listed in Use Group VIII that exceed a lot area of 10,000 square feet, provided that the following findings are met:

such use will not impair the character or the future use or development of the surrounding area;

such use will not create or contribute to serious traffic congestion and will not unduly inhibit surface traffic and pedestrian flow; and

such use is adequately separated from surrounding residential areas.

The Board may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.

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