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What is NYC ZR § 25-51?

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This section outlines the requirements for off-street parking spaces associated with residential and certain commercial uses in various zoning districts. It mandates that these spaces be located on the same zoning lot as the building or use they serve, with specific exceptions noted in subsequent sections. Applies to property owners managing residential and commercial developments.

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§ 25-51 General Provisions

ZR § 25-51

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In all districts, as indicated, all permitted or required off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, accessory to residences, to permitted community facility uses, to commercial uses permitted as accessory uses in large-scale residential developments, or to uses permitted by special permit, shall be provided on the same zoning lot as the building or use to which such spaces are accessory, except as provided in the following Sections:

Section 25-52 (Off-site Spaces for Residences)

Section 25-53 (Off-site Spaces for Permitted Non-residential Uses)

Section 25-54 (Joint and Shared Facilities)

Section 25-55 (Additional Regulations for Required Spaces When Provided Off Site)

Section 73-45 (Modification of Off-site Parking Provisions)

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