Article not applicable to certain cities

N.Y. General City Law § 81-E, under Buildings and Use Districts.

N.Y. General City Law § 81-E

§ 81-e. Article not applicable to certain cities. The provisions of\nthis article shall not apply to any city having a population in excess\nof one million except that any such city may by local law provide that\nthis article or any section thereof may apply to such city.\n