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What is NYC ZR § 117-503?

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This section provides definitions specific to the Queens Plaza Subdistrict of the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District. It outlines terms related to accessory uses and home occupations within the subdistrict, including restrictions on dwelling units and employment in home occupations. Applies to property operators in the Queens Plaza area.

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§ 117-503 Definitions

ZR § 117-503

Definitions specifically applicable to the Queens Plaza Subdistrict of the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District are set forth in this Section. Other defined terms are set forth in Section 117-01 (Definitions) of the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District and Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS).

Accessory use

In addition to those accessory uses listed in Section 12-10, for the purposes of this Section, an accessory use shall also include a dwelling unit in connection with any commercial, manufacturing or community facility establishment permitted in the Queens Plaza Subdistrict of the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District, pursuant to Section 117-51 (Queens Plaza Subdistrict Special Use Regulations), provided that no more than one such unit shall be permitted in connection with any establishment, and provided further that each such unit shall not exceed a gross area of 1,200 square feet or contain more than one kitchen.

Home occupation

Within the Queens Plaza Subdistrict, the home occupation provisions of Section 12-10 shall apply, except that a home occupation may occupy more than 1,000 square feet of floor area and up to three persons not residing in the dwelling unit or rooming unit may be employed.

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