File #: Res 1614-2000    Version: * Name: Zoning Resolution concerning the definition of "betting parlors".
Type: Resolution Status: Filed
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 10/31/2000
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution of the Land Use Committee approving the filing with the City Planning Commission of an application for changes in the Zoning Resolution concerning the definition of "betting parlors" and the listing of such facilities in Use Group 12.
Sponsors: Gifford Miller, Adolfo Carrion, Noach Dear, Michael C. Nelson
Council Member Sponsors: 4
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 1614 Title Resolution of the Land Use Committee approving the filing with the City Planning Commission of an application for changes in the Zoning Resolution concerning the definition of "betting parlors" and the listing of such facilities in Use Group 12. Body By Council Member Miller The Land Use Committee hereby resolves that, pursuant to Section 201 of the Charter of the City of New York, an application be filed with the City Planning Commission for an amendment to the text of the Zoning Resolution defining "betting parlors" and listing such facilities in Use Group 12. The text of the amendment shall be titled "betting parlor definition text". Matter underlined is new, to be added; Matter in [brackets] is old, to be deleted; Matter in italics is defined in Section 12-10; *** indicates where unchanged text appears in the Zoning Resolution. *** 12-10 DEFINITIONS *** Narrow street - see Street, narrow Betting parlor A "betting parlor" is an establishment maintained and operated by the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation where off-track, pari-mutuel bets on horse races may be placed in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 601 et seq. of the New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. *** 32-21 Use Group 12____________________________________________________________ ____________________________C4_____C6___C7____C8______________________ Use Group 12 consists primarily of fairly large entertainment facilities which: (1) have a wide service area and generate considerable pedestrian, automotive or truck traffic; and (2) are therefore, appropriate only in secondary, major, or central commercial areas. *** Arenas or auditoriums, with capacity limited to 2,500 seats Betting parlors ***