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What is NYC ZR § 124-13?

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This section outlines specific uses that are permitted as-of-right, eliminating the need for special permits in certain circumstances. It details exceptions for trade expositions, group parking facilities, and eating or drinking establishments near residential districts. Applies to property owners in designated areas seeking to utilize these provisions.

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§ 124-13 Uses Permitted As-of-Right

ZR § 124-13

The following special permits shall not apply. In lieu thereof, such uses shall be permitted as-of-right:

Section 74-182 (Arenas, Auditoriums, Stadiums or Trade Expositions) shall not apply for trade expositions with a capacity in excess of 2,500 persons, provided that the facility has a floor area of no more than 400,000 square feet;

Section 73-462 (In Commercial or Manufacturing Districts) shall not apply for group parking facilities exceeding 225 spaces, provided such facilities comply with the regulations set forth in Section 124-50 (OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS), inclusive.

In buildings with frontage on 126th Street, the following special permits shall not apply. In lieu thereof, such uses shall be permitted as-of-right:

Section 73-162 (Eating or drinking establishments) and 74-161 (Retail and service uses) shall not apply for eating and drinking establishments with a capacity of more than 200 persons, which shall be permitted as-of-right within 100 feet of a Residence District boundary

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