NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 126-131 — Special enclosure regulations for specific uses previously prohibited under the former College Point Urban Renewal Plan

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What is NYC ZR § 126-131?

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This section outlines special enclosure regulations for specific uses previously prohibited under the College Point Urban Renewal Plan. It mandates that certain uses, including electric power plants and junk establishments, must be located within completely enclosed buildings, subject to certification by the City Planning Commission. Applies to operators of specified commercial and manufacturing uses in the area.

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§ 126-131 Special enclosure regulations for specific uses previously prohibited under the former College Point Urban Renewal Plan

ZR § 126-131

The following uses, including all storage of materials or products, shall be located within a completely enclosed building:

From Use Group IV

Electric power or steam generating plants

Incineration or reduction of garbage, offal or dead animals

Radioactive waste disposal services involving the handling or storage of radioactive waste

Sewage disposal plants

Dumps, marine transfer stations for garbage or slag piles

From Use Group IX

Explosives storage, when not prohibited by other ordinances

Junk or salvage establishments, including auto wrecking or similar establishments

Wholesale establishments that include produce or meat markets

Scrap metal, junk, paper or rags storage, sorting, or baling

From Use Group X

Animal slaughtering and processing.

All commercial or manufacturing uses specified in this Section shall be permitted, provided the City Planning Commission certifies that such uses comply with the provisions of this Chapter. A site plan indicating the distribution of bulk, uses, planting areas and planting types shall be submitted to the Commission. Such submission shall be referred to the applicable Community Board and Borough President for review and comment for a period of no less than 45 days prior to such certification.

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