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What is NYC ZR § 84-12?

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This section outlines the use regulations for commercial locations in specified areas, detailing the applicability of C2 District regulations and modifications for mixed-use buildings. It limits the size of certain commercial establishments while allowing specific residential and transient hotel uses. Applies to property owners in designated commercial zones.

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§ 84-12 Use Regulations

ZR § 84-12

In the areas indicated as permitted commercial locations in Appendices 2.3 and 3.3, the use regulations applying in a C2 District shall apply, except as provided in Section 84-121 (Uses along Esplanade) and this Section.

In the case of a mixed building containing residential and commercial uses, the provisions set forth in Section 32-422 (Location of floors occupied by commercial uses) applicable to a C6 District shall apply. However, such provisions shall be modified as follows:

the limitations set forth in paragraph (a) of such Section need not apply; and

the requirements in paragraph (b) of such Section shall apply only where commercial uses are located above any story containing dwelling units.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Resolution, uses listed under Use Groups VI, VII or VIII shall be limited in size to 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment, with the exception of grocery and convenience retailers listed under Use Group VI. In addition, the zoning lot south of First Place and east of Battery Place may contain residential uses, transient hotel uses where permitted pursuant to Section 32-153 ( Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions), or both residential and hotel uses.

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