Town houses would not be allowed in those modified zoning districts.

Some say the problem lies in the concept of the special zoning district itself.

In the late 1970's, a referendum to create an historic zoning district here was soundly defeated.

In exchange, the community received a special zoning district that offered some protection from development.

He said the possibility of the area's being designated a landmark or special zoning district might influence the way it develops.

But the allowable proportion of commercial use to residential use is higher within the special zoning district than on the 13th Street side.

Gas processing plants are allowed in industrial zoning districts and hours of operation cannot be limited.

But isn't he the same person who favors the Loehmann's megastore in the heart of the special zoning district for small specialty shops?

The apartment building is within a special zoning district that was created in 1973 and runs 150 feet east of Park Avenue.

To stimulate construction further, the plan calls for creating a special zoning district covering all of lower Manhattan.