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What is NYC ZR § 74-193?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to permit trucking terminals or motor freight stations in C8 Districts, provided specific criteria are met regarding access and proximity to residential areas. The statute aims to minimize adverse effects on surrounding areas. Applies to operators of trucking terminals and freight stations in designated districts.

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§ 74-193 Trucking terminals or motor freight stations

ZR § 74-193

In C8 Districts, the City Planning Commission may permit trucking terminals or motor freight stations listed under Use Group IX(A), with sites in excess of 20,000 square feet, provided that the following findings are made:

(a)that the principal access for such use is not on a local street but is located within one-quarter mile of a secondary or major street;

(b)that vehicular entrances and exits for such use are provided separately and are located not less than 100 feet apart;

(c)that such use is not located within 200 feet of a Residence District boundary; and

(d)that access to such use is located on a street not less than 60 feet in width.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area, including requirements for shielding of floodlights, screening and surfacing all access roads or driveways.

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