As used in this Part, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Area occupied. "Area occupied" means the sidewalk space occupied by the newsstand operation and its operators when a newsstand is in operation, including any space occupied by the stand itself and its racks, tables, doors and everything else that prevents ordinary use of the sidewalk.
(b) Catchment area. "Catchment area" means the area within a radius of 500 feet of the location at which a newsstand is licensed to operate.
(c) Change in location or expansion of the area occupied. "Change in location or expansion of the area occupied", as used particularly in Paragraph 2 of Subdivision k of § 20-231 of the Code and Subdivision (c) of 6 RCNY § 2-68, means a change in location or expansion of the area occupied by a newsstand such that the footprint of the new newsstand overlaps with the footprint of the old newsstand.
(d) Code. "Code" means the Administrative Code of the City of New York.
(e) Disabled person. "Disabled person" means a person who has a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities and who has documentation of such an impairment.
(f) Disabled veteran. "Disabled veteran" means any veteran who has sustained one or more of the following impairments while performing military service to the United States of America:
(1) impairment requiring use of a wheelchair; or
(2) impairment requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial support; or
(3) impairment caused by amputation; or
(4) total or partial impairment of hearing or sight causing insecurity or likelihood of exposure to danger in public places.
(g) DCA. "DCA" means the Department of Consumer Affairs of the City of New York.
(h) DOT. "DOT" means the Department of Transportation of the City of New York.
(i) Franchise. "Franchise" means a franchise granted, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Charter to construct, install, and maintain newsstands in the city of New York. For purposes of this Part of Subchapter G of Title 6, the date upon which a franchise is granted is the date on which such franchise is registered with the Comptroller of the City of New York in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Charter.
(j) Franchisee. "Franchisee" means a person granted a Franchise.
(k) LPC. "LPC" means the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the City of New York.
(l) Major life activities. "Major life activities" means functions such as walking, seeing, hearing, and speaking.
(m) Newsstand. "Newsstand" means a not readily removable stand or booth operated primarily for the sale of newspapers and periodicals.
(n) PDC. "PDC" means the New York City Public Design Commission.
(o) Physical impairment. "Physical impairment" means a physiological disorder or condition, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; or skin and endocrine. It includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis.
(p) Replacement newsstand. "Replacement newsstand" means either:
(1) a newsstand that replaces a newsstand at the same location, provided that the license issued, pursuant to § 20-229 of the Code for the newsstand that is being replaced is in full force and effect on the date a franchise is granted; or
(2) a newsstand constructed and installed at any location approved by DOT to replace a newsstand that the City requires, for any reason, to be permanently removed from the location for which it is licensed, provided such license is in full force and effect at the time removal is required.
(Amended City Record 7/26/2018, eff. 8/25/2018)