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What is NYC ZR § 81-13?

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This section prohibits the issuance of special permits for automotive service stations on zoning lots with specific street frontages. Additionally, it mandates that other special permit uses within the Special Midtown District must align with the chapter's objectives. Applies to property operators seeking special permits in designated areas.

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§ 81-13 Special Permit Use Modifications

ZR § 81-13

No special permits shall be issued by the Board of Standards and Appeals for automotive service stations pursuant to Section 73-163, for any zoning lots with frontage on any of the streets designated in Sections 81-42 (Retail Continuity Along Designated Streets) or 81-43 (Street Wall Continuity Along Designated Streets).

No other special permit use within the Special Midtown District shall be granted by the Board of Standards and Appeals pursuant to Section 73-10 (SPECIAL PERMIT USES) or by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 74-10 through 74-20, inclusive, without a finding that such special permit use will be consistent with the purposes and provisions of this Chapter.

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