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What is NYC ZR § 88-13?

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This section outlines the commercial use regulations in the Special Hudson Square District, specifying size limitations for various uses under Use Groups VI and VIII. It details conditions for transient hotels and eating establishments, including capacity restrictions. Applies to property owners and operators within the Special Hudson Square District.

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§ 88-13 Commercial Use

ZR § 88-13

The commercial use regulations applicable in M1 Districts shall apply in the Special Hudson Square District, except that:

uses listed under Food and Beverage Retailers in Use Group VI shall not be limited as to the size of the establishment;

other uses listed under Use Group VI, as well as uses listed under Use Group VIII shall be limited to a size of 10,000 square feet on the ground floor level of floor area per establishment;

commercial uses permitted in M1 Districts shall be subject to the modifications set forth in Section 123-22 (Additional Conditions for Certain Uses), inclusive;

transient hotels listed under Use Group V shall be subject to the provisions of Section 32-153 (Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions) applicable to a C7 District; and

eating or drinking establishments listed under Use Group VI, where such establishment provides entertainment with a cover charge or specified showtime, or includes a dance floor, shall be limited to a capacity of 200 persons or fewer. A capacity of more than 200 persons may be permitted by the Board of Standards and Appeals pursuant to Section 73-162 (Eating or drinking establishments).

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