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What is NYC ZR § 106-01?

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This section outlines the general provisions for the Special Coney Island Mixed Use District, detailing regulations that supersede existing district regulations. It specifies the applicable provisions for residential, commercial, and manufacturing uses, as well as special regulations for mixed-use buildings. Applies to developers and property owners in the Coney Island area.

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§ 106-01 General Provisions

ZR § 106-01

In harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Resolution and the general purpose of the Special Coney Island Mixed Use District and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, regulations of the Special Coney Island Mixed Use District shall replace and supersede the existing district regulations. In flood zones, in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4 (Special Regulations Applying in Flood Zones), the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4, shall control.

All residences and community facilities shall be subject to all the provisions applicable in R5 Districts, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter.

All commercial and manufacturing uses shall be subject to all the provisions applicable in M1-2 Districts, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter.

The maximum floor area ratio for mixed buildings shall be that permitted for C2 Districts mapped over an R5 District.

The use of any building may be changed to another use listed within the same Use Group or as provided in Sections 106-12 (Special Permit Provisions for Residential Uses), 106-32 (Special Permit Provisions for Manufacturing and Commercial Uses) or 106-33 (Changes of Manufacturing or Commercial Use).

In any building above the level of the first story ceiling, residential uses shall not be located on the same story as or below manufacturing or commercial uses, and manufacturing uses shall not be located on the same story as or above residential uses.

Zoning lots adjacent to the Special Coney Island Mixed Use District shall not be subject to the provisions of Sections 42-214 (Special provisions applying along district boundaries), 42-412 (In M2 or M3 Districts), 42-42 (Enclosure or Screening of Storage), 42-44 (Limitations on Business Entrances, Show Windows or Signs), 42-56 (Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries), 43-30 (SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES) or 44-583 (Restrictions on location of berths near Residence Districts).

Special regulations for residential uses are listed in Sections 106-11 and 106-12 of this Chapter.

Special regulations for community facility uses are listed in Section 106-21 of this Chapter.

Special regulations for manufacturing and commercial uses are listed in Sections 106-31, 106-32 and 106-33 of this Chapter.

Special regulations for buildings containing both residential and commercial uses are listed in Sections 106-41 and 106-42 of this Chapter.

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