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What is NYC ZR § 134-111?

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This section outlines the permitted uses in the Northern and Southern Subdistricts of New York City, detailing specific commercial activities allowed in various zoning districts. The statute specifies that certain uses, such as docks for ferries and warehouses, are permitted without restrictions. Applies to property owners and operators within designated subdistricts.

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§ 134-111 Permitted uses in subdistricts

ZR § 134-111

In the Northern Subdistrict and the Southern Subdistrict, the following uses shall be permitted, except as otherwise specified in Section 134-112 (Permitted uses in the Open Space Subarea). In addition, in the Northern Subdistrict, the provisions of Section 134-14 (Certification for Large Commercial Establishments) shall apply to any commercial use exceeding 7,500 square feet of floor area.

In the Northern Subdistrict, commercial uses applicable in a C2-5 District shall be permitted, except that:

From Use Group IV

Docks for ferries shall be permitted without restriction on passenger load

From Use Group VIII

All uses shall be permitted within the applicability of a C8 District.

In the Southern Subdistrict, commercial uses applicable in a C4 District shall be permitted, except that the following uses shall also be permitted as of right:

Electric utility substations, enclosed, without size limitations, sewage disposal plants, marine transfer stations for garbage or slag piles and docks for ferries without restrictions on passenger load shall be permitted

From Use Group VII

All uses shall be permitted within the applicability of an M1 District

All uses shall be permitted within the applicability of a C8 District

From Use Group IX

Warehouses shall be permitted

From Use Group X

Ship and boat building, under transportation equipment manufacturing, shall be permitted, for vessels up to a length of 200 feet; and

Distilleries shall be permitted.

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