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What is NYC ZR § 13-02?

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This section provides definitions for terms related to off-street parking facilities, including 'access zone' and 'parking zone.' It outlines the specific areas within these facilities, such as ramps, elevators, and parking spaces. Applies to operators of parking facilities and automobile rental establishments.

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§ 13-02 Definitions

ZR § 13-02

Access zone

For the purposes of this Chapter, an “access zone” shall refer to the portion of an accessory off-street parking facility, public parking garage or an automobile rental establishment, occupied by:

vehicular ramps between parking levels, or between a parking level and a vehicular entrance or exit, provided that such ramps are not used as parking spaces or associated maneuvering space;

vehicular elevators;

required reservoir spaces;

pedestrian circulation areas or egress routes, including any associated ramps or elevators;

bicycle parking spaces; or

attendant booths or designated waiting areas.

Parking zone

For the purposes of this Chapter, a “parking zone” shall refer to the portion of an accessory off-street parking facility, public parking garage or an automobile rental establishment, occupied by permitted off-street parking spaces and associated maneuvering space, and any other portion of such parking facility not included in the access zone. In attended parking facilities with parking lift systems, the parking zone shall also include the lifted tray a vehicle is stored upon.

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