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What is NYC ZR § 74-152?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to permit transient hotels, motels, or tourist cabins in specified commercial and manufacturing districts, subject to certain findings regarding site plans and potential impacts on surrounding areas. Applies to developers seeking special permits for transient accommodations.

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§ 74-152 In Commercial Districts

ZR § 74-152

In C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7 and C8 Districts, M1 Districts paired with a Residence District, or M1-6D Districts, the City Planning Commission may permit transient hotels, motels, or tourist cabins listed under Use Group V, as set forth in Sections 32-15 and 42-15 (Use Group V – Transient Accommodations), that are not otherwise permitted pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-152 or 42-152 (Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions). The Commission may also permit transient hotels, motels, or tourist cabins made permissible in Special Purpose Districts of this Resolution.

In order to grant such special permit, the Commission shall find that:

the site plan incorporates elements that address any potential conflicts between the proposed use and adjacent uses, such as the location of the proposed access to the building and to service areas for refuse and laundry, and the building’s orientation and landscaping;

such use will not cause undue vehicular or pedestrian congestion on local streets or unduly inhibit vehicular or pedestrian movement or loading operations; and

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

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

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