Land Use & Zoning
New York City's 'Special Purpose Districts' overlay zoning is used to:
ARestrict all development in historic neighborhoods
BProvide tailored regulations for specific neighborhoods that supplement or modify the underlying zoning✓ Correct
CCreate tax-free zones for commercial development
DAllow any use in designated areas
Explanation
NYC Special Purpose Districts are overlay districts that provide customized zoning regulations tailored to specific neighborhood characteristics, supplementing or modifying the base zoning district regulations.
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