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What is NYC ZR § 144-12?

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This section modifies the provisions of Section 42-10 to allow specific uses in M2-1 Districts, including all uses from Use Group III(B) and Use Group VI. It also states that size limitations for certain uses in Use Group VI do not apply. Applies to property operators in M2-1 Districts.

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§ 144-12 Additional Uses Permitted in M2-1 Districts

ZR § 144-12

The provisions of Section 42-10 (USE ALLOWANCES) shall be modified to permit the following uses in M2-1 Districts, subject to the requirements of Section 144-213 (Floor area limitations on additional uses):

all uses listed under Use Group III(B) shall be permitted; and

all uses listed under Use Group VI shall be permitted, and where such uses have a size limitation, as denoted with an “S” in the Use Group tables set forth in Section 42-16 (Use Group VI – Retail and Services), such size limitation shall not apply.

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