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What is NYC ZR § 139-01?

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This section provides definitions specifically applicable to the Chapter, including terms related to Gowanus mix uses, retail and entertainment uses, and mixed use districts. It also outlines select community facility uses. Applies to stakeholders involved in zoning and land use in the Gowanus area.

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§ 139-01 Definitions

ZR § 139-01

Definitions specifically applicable to this Chapter are set forth in this Section. Other defined terms are set forth in Sections 12-10, 32-301, 37-311, 62-11 and 66-11. The definition of development shall be as set forth in Section 12-10, except where otherwise specified.Gowanus mix uses “Gowanus mix uses” are community facility, commercial, and manufacturing uses set forth in Section 139-12 (Gowanus Mix Uses).

Gowanus retail and entertainment uses “Gowanus retail and entertainment uses” are community facility and commercial uses set forth in Section 139-13 (Gowanus Retail and Entertainment Uses). Mixed use district In the Special Gowanus Mixed Use District, a “mixed use district” shall be any M1 District paired with a Residence District, as indicated on the zoning maps. For the purposes of applying provisions of districts adjacent to a mixed use district, a mixed use district shall be considered a Manufacturing District. Select community facility uses For the purposes of this Chapter, the following community facility uses shall also be considered “select community facility uses”:

Houses of worship, rectories or parish houses; and

Health facilities requiring approval under Article 28 of the Public Health Law of the State of New York that, prior to July 10, 1974, have received approval of Part I of the required application from the Commissioner of Health.

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