An UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE is a space on the sidewalk that contains readily removable tables, chairs or railings with no overhead coverage other than umbrellas or a retractable awning that is affixed to the building wall and does not extend further than the width of the UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE. ...more
UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD
A conventionalized representation of an element of dead or live load as a load of uniform intensity, distributed over an area. ...more
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URBAN PLAZA
An URBAN PLAZA is an open area for public use on a ZONING LOT DEVELOPED, prior to June 12, 1996, in accordance with plans certified by the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission or, after June 12, 1996 in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 37-04. ...more
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USABLE DWELLING UNITS
DWELLING UNITS which are accessible, constructed and equipped as set orth in reference standard RS 4-6, so as to be usable by all categories of people having physical disabilities. Local Law 58-1987. ...more
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USE (USED)
The purpose for which a building, structure, or space is occupied or utilized, unless otherwise indicated by the text. Use (used) shall be construed as if followed by the words "or is intended, arranged, or designed to be used". ...more
USE
A USE is:
(a) any purpose for which a BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE or a tract of land may be designed, arranged, intended, maintained or occupied; or
(b) any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE or on a tract of land.
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UTILITY COMPANY OR PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANY
The term shall be construed to have the same meaning as that contained in section two of the New York state public service law. ...more
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UTILITY CORPORATION OR PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATION
The term shall be construed to have the same meaning as that contained in section two of the New York state public service law. ...more
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