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Other community facility uses in M1 Districts

In M1 Districts, the City Planning Commission may permit any remaining uses listed under Use Group III(B), other than educational institutions, provided that such use is located not more than 400 feet from the boundary of a district where such facility is permitted as-of-right and the Commission finds that:

  1. an adequate separation from noise, traffic and other adverse effects of the surrounding non-residential districts is achieved through the use of sound-attenuating exterior wall and window construction or by the provision of adequate open areas along lot lines of the zoning lot;
  2. such facility is so located as to draw a minimum of vehicular traffic to and through local streets and that such use will not produce traffic congestion or other adverse effects that interfere with the appropriate use of land in the district or in any adjacent district;
  3. where applicable, adequate reservoir space at the vehicular entrance and sufficient vehicular entrances and exits are provided to prevent congestion;
  4. in selecting the site, due consideration has been given to the proximity and adequacy of bus and rapid transit facilities;
  5. within the neighborhood primarily to be served by the community facility, there is no practical possibility of obtaining a site of adequate size located in a district where it is permitted as-of-right because appropriate sites in such districts are occupied by substantial improvements; and
  6. such facility will not impair the essential character of the surrounding area.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area. 

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