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General Provisions

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

Residential Use

USES PERMITTED AS-OF-RIGHT

Use Groups 4A, 4B, 5, 6C, 6E, 7A, 9A and 12B

Special provisions for hotels in M1 Districts

Use Groups 3A, 6A, 6B, 6D, 6F, 7B, 7C, 7D, 8, 9B, 10A, 10B, 11, 12A, 12C, 12D, 13, 14 and 16

Use Group 16D self-service storage facilities

Use Groups 6C, 9A and 12B

M1-5B Districts

M1-5M and M1-6M Districts

Provisions for dwelling units in certain M1-5 or M1-6 Districts

Modification by certification of the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission of uses in M1-5B Districts

Modification by authorization of the City Planning Commission of use regulations in M1-5B Districts

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

USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL PERMIT

By the Board of Standards and Appeals

By the City Planning Commission

SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING ALONG DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

Enclosure of Commercial or Manufacturing Activities

In M1 Districts

In M2 or M3 Districts

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

Air Space Over a Railroad or Transit Right-of-way or Yard

Use of railroad or transit air space

Residential Uses in M1-1D Through M1-5D Districts

Supplemental Use Regulations in M1-6D Districts

Residential use

Community facility use

Commercial uses

Manufacturing uses

Streetscape provisions

Authorization for modification of streetscape provisions

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 A — Index of Uses

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 – Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing 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 I — Transit Zone

APPENDIX J — Designated Areas Within Manufacturing Districts

APPENDIX K — Areas With Nursing Home Restrictions

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Article IV
Chapter 2
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42-56

Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries

Last Amended

2/27/2001

https://zr.planning.nyc.gov/article-iv/chapter-2/42-56

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