Light Manufacturing District
New York City, New York County, New York
M1 districts are light manufacturing zones, often serving as buffers between heavier industrial areas and residential or commercial districts. They permit light industrial uses, offices, hotels, most retail, and certain community facilities.
Controlled by sky exposure planes (e.g., M1-1: 30 ft above street line; M1-4: 60 ft above street line). ft
Max Building Height
1
Floor Area Ratio
20 ft
Rear Setback
Development Standards
| Max Building Height | Controlled by sky exposure planes (e.g., M1-1: 30 ft above street line; M1-4: 60 ft above street line). ft |
| Floor Area Ratio | 1 |
| Rear Setback | 20 ft |
Parking
M1-1, M1-2, M1-3 districts require parking based on use and size; not required in Long Island City or M1-4, M1-5, M1-6 districts.
New York City Location
Permitted Uses
7 uses permitted in M1
| Use | Category |
|---|---|
| Hospitals (by special permit) | Civic |
| Houses of worship | Civic |
| Hotels | Commercial |
| Most retail uses | Commercial |
| Offices | Commercial |
| Light industrial uses (woodworking shops, repair shops, wholesale service and storage facilities) | Industrial |
| Residential (limited to specific sub-districts or special permits) | Residential |
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