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What is NYC ZR § 123-61?

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This section outlines the bulk regulations that apply to buildings within Special Mixed Use Districts, specifying that all residential uses must comply with Article II, Chapter 3, while commercial and community facility uses must adhere to Article IV, Chapter 3. Applies to building owners with properties in Special Mixed Use Districts.

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§ 123-61 General Provisions

ZR § 123-61

All buildings or other structures on zoning lots within the Special Mixed Use District shall comply with the bulk regulations of this Chapter.

In Special Mixed Use Districts, the bulk regulations set forth in Article II, Chapter 3, shall apply to all residential uses in a building or other structure. However, the optional bulk# provisions of Section 23-70, inclusive, shall not apply.

The bulk regulations set forth in Article IV, Chapter 3, shall apply to all manufacturing, commercial and other community facility uses in a building or other structure.

Exceptions to the applicability of such underlying bulk regulations are set forth in Section 123-60 (SPECIAL BULK REGULATIONS), inclusive.

When two or more buildings on a single zoning lot are used in any combination for uses which, if located in a single building, would make it a mixed use building, the regulations set forth in this Section shall apply as if such buildings were a single mixed use building.

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