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What is NYC ZR § 13-141?

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This section prohibits the establishment of public parking lots in designated areas, specifically the midtown and downtown Manhattan Core, unless a special permit is obtained as outlined in Section 13-45. Applies to property operators considering parking lot development in these restricted zones.

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§ 13-141 Areas where public parking lots are not permitted

ZR § 13-141

Public parking lots shall not be permitted in the areas shown on the following maps, except where permitted by Section 13-45 (Special Permits for Additional Parking Spaces).

Map 1 — Area where public parking lots are not permitted in the midtown Manhattan Core

Map 2 — Area where public parking lots are not permitted in the downtown Manhattan Core

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