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Residence District Regulations

Commercial District Regulations

Manufacturing District Regulations

Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent

Chapter 2 - Use Regulations

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Special Provisions for Adult Establishments

Use Group I – Agriculture and Open Uses

Use Group I – general use allowances

Use Group I – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group I – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group I – uses permitted by special permit

Use Group I – additional provisions for parking requirement category

Use Group II - Residences

Use Group III – Community Facilities

Use Group III – general use allowances

Use Group III – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group III – uses permitted by special permit

Use Group III – additional provisions for parking requirement category

Use Group IV – Public Service Facilities and Infrastructure

Use Group IV – general use allowances

Use Group IV – uses subject to size limitations

Use Group IV – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group IV – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group IV – uses permitted by special permit

Use Group V – Transient Accommodations

Use Group V – general use allowances

Use Group V – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group V – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group V – additional provisions for parking requirement category

Use Group VI – Retail and Services

Use Group VI – general use allowances

Use Group VI - uses subject to size limitations

Use Group VI – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group VI – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group VI – additional provisions for parking requirement category

Use Group VII – Offices and Laboratories

Use Group VIII – Recreation, Entertainment and Assembly Spaces

Use Group VIII – general use allowances

Use Group VIII – uses subject to size limitations

Use Group VIII – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group VIII – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group VIII – uses permitted by special permit

Use Group VIII – additional provisions for parking requirement category

Use Group IX – Storage

Use Group IX – general use allowances

Use Group IX – uses permitted with limited applicability

Use Group IX – uses subject to additional conditions

Use Group IX – uses subject to open use allowances

Use Group X – Production Uses

Use Group X - general use allowances

Use Group X – uses subject to additional conditions

SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN AREAS AND DISTRICTS

Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Districts

Residential uses in M1-1D through M1-5D Districts

Use regulations in M1-6D Districts

Use regulations in M1-5M and M1-6M Districts

Use regulations in certain M1-1, M1-5 and M1-6 Districts

Use regulations in M1-5B Districts

Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Districts

Use regulations in Manufacturing Districts with an A suffix

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance Standards Regulating Noise

Method of measurement

Maximum permitted decibel levels

Special provisions applying along district boundaries

Performance Standards Regulating Vibration

Method of measurement

Maximum permitted steady state vibration displacement

Maximum permitted impact vibration displacement

Special provisions applying along district boundaries

Performance Standards Regulating Smoke, Dust and Other Particulate Matter

Maximum permitted emission of smoke

Maximum permitted emission of dust

General control over smoke and other particulate matter

Performance Standards Regulating Odorous Matter

In M1 or M2 Districts

In M3 Districts

Performance Standards Regulating Toxic Noxious Matter

Regulation of toxic or noxious matter

Performance Standards Regulating Radiation Hazards

Maximum permitted quantities of unsealed radioactive material

Maximum permitted quantities of fissionable materials

Administration and appeal

Performance Standards Regulating Fire and Explosive Hazards

Classifications

Regulations applying to Class I materials or products

Regulations applying to Class II materials or products

Regulations applying to Class III materials or products

Regulations applying to Class IV materials or products

Regulations applying to oxygen manufacture, storage, or utilization

Performance Standards Regulating Humidity, Heat or Glare

Regulation applying to M1 Districts

Regulation applying to M2 Districts

Regulation applying to M3 Districts

SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS

Enclosure of Commercial or Manufacturing Activities

In M1 Districts

In M2 or M3 Districts

Drive-through facilities

Enclosure or Screening of Storage

In M1 Districts

In M2 or M3 Districts

Limitations on Business Entrances, Show Windows or Signs

For zoning lots with single frontage

For corner lots

Exceptions for integrated developments divided by district boundaries

SIGN REGULATIONS

Permitted Signs

Surface Area and Illumination Provisions

Total surface area of signs

Non-illuminated signs

Illuminated or flashing signs

Permitted Projection or Height of Signs

Permitted projection

Additional regulations for projecting signs

Height of signs

Additional Regulations for Signs Near Certain Parks and Designated Arterial Highways

Advertising signs on waterways

Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries

Restrictions along district boundary located in a street

Restriction on angle and height above curb level

Additional Sign Regulations for Adult Establishments

Signs Erected Prior to December 13, 2000

Sign Regulations in M1-6D Districts

Chapter 3 - Bulk Regulations

Chapter 4 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations

Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Buildings

Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Areas

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

APPENDIX B — Index of Special Purpose Districts

APPENDIX C, Table 1 — City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Environmental Requirements: (E) Designations

APPENDIX C, Table 2 — City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Environmental Requirements: Environmental Restrictive Declarations

APPENDIX D — Zoning Map Amendment ("D") Restrictive Declarations

APPENDIX E — Design Requirements for Plazas, Residential Plazas and Urban Plazas Developed Prior to October 17, 2007

APPENDIX F – Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas and former Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas

Appendix F – The Bronx

Appendix F – Brooklyn

Appendix F - Manhattan

Appendix F - Queens

Appendix F - Staten Island

APPENDIX G — Radioactive Materials

APPENDIX H — Arterial Highways

APPENDIX J — Designated Areas Within Manufacturing Districts

APPENDIX K — Areas With Nursing Home Restrictions

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