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What is NYC ZR § 108-15?

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This section establishes that in the Special Hunts Point District, non-conforming uses can only be changed to conforming uses. It specifies which sections regarding non-conforming uses do not apply in this district. Applies to property owners in the Special Hunts Point District managing non-conforming uses.

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§ 108-15 Applicability of Article V, Chapter 2 (Non-conforming Uses)

ZR § 108-15

In the Special Hunts Point District, a non-conforming use may be changed only to a conforming use.

The following sections pertaining to non-conforming uses in the Special Hunts Point District shall not apply:

Section 52-32 (Land With Minor Improvements)

Section 52-33 (Manufacturing or Related Uses in Residence Districts), inclusive

Section 52-34 (Commercial Uses in Residence Districts)

Section 52-35 (Manufacturing or Related Uses in Commercial Districts)

Section 52-36 (Non-conforming Commercial Uses in Commercial Districts)

Section 52-37 (Non-conforming Commercial Uses in Manufacturing Districts)

Section 52-43 (Residence Districts Except R1 and R2 Districts)

Section 52-44 (Non-conforming Residential Uses in M1 Districts)

Section 52-45 (Conforming and Non-conforming Residential Uses in M1-1D Through M1-5D Districts)

Section 52-54 (Buildings Designed for Residential Use in Residence Districts)

Section 52-56 (Multiple Dwellings in M1-1D Through M1-5D Districts)

Section 52-62 (Buildings Containing Residences in M1-1D Through M1-5D Districts)

Section 52-72 (Land with Minor Improvements)

Section 52-731 (Advertising signs)

Section 52-732 (Signs on awnings or canopies)

Section 52-74 (Uses Objectionable in Residence Districts)

Section 52-75 (Certain Types of Uses Involving Open Storage or Salvage).

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