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What is NYC ZR § 109-21?

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This section establishes use regulations for establishments under Use Group VI, imposing a maximum size limitation of 5,000 square feet of floor area per establishment, despite a general allowance of 10,000 square feet. Applies to property operators managing establishments within this use group.

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§ 109-21 Use Regulations

ZR § 109-21

The provisions of Section 109-11 (Special Use Regulations) shall apply, except that all uses under Use Group VI that are subject to a size limitation of 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment, shall be further limited to a maximum size of 5,000 square feet of floor area per establishment.

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