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What is NYC ZR § 25-72?

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This section mandates the provision of accessory off-street loading berths for developments or enlargements in various zoning districts, based on specific use categories and floor area thresholds. The requirements apply to any building or structure enlarged after December 15, 1961. Applies to property developers and building owners involved in construction or expansion projects.

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§ 25-72 Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths

ZR § 25-72

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In all districts, as indicated, accessory off-street loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided in conformity with the requirements set forth in the following table for all development or enlargement after December 15, 1961, for the uses listed in the table, as a condition precedent to the use of such development or enlargement.

After December 15, 1961, if the use of any building or other structure is enlarged, the requirements set forth in the table shall apply to the floor area of the enlarged portion of such building.

For the purposes of applying the loading requirements of this Chapter, uses are grouped into the following Loading Requirement Categories (LRC).

Loading Requirement Category

Use or Use Group

LRC – A

All uses listed under Use Groups IX(A), IX(B) and X

LRC – B

All uses listed under Use Group VI, except automotive equipment rental and leasing, automotive repair and maintenance, or gasoline stations; all uses listed under Use Group VIII

LRC – C

All uses listed under Use Groups V and VII; court houses listed under Use Group IV(A)

LRC – D

Hospitals and related facilities listed under Use Group III(B); prisons listed under Use Group IV(A)

LRC – E

Funeral establishments listed under Use Group VI

REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING BERTHS FOR DEVELOPMENTS OR ENLARGEMENTS

Districts

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6

R7 R8 R9 R10

LRC-A

n/a

LRC-B 1

First 8,000 sq ft: None Next 17,000 sq ft: 1 Next 15,000 sq ft: 1 Next 20,000 sq ft: 1 Next 40,000 sq ft: 1 Each additional 150,000 sq ft: 1

First 25,000 sq ft: None Next 15,000 sq ft: 1 Next 60,000 sq ft: 1 Each additional 150,000 sq ft: 1

LRC-C

LRC-D 2

First 10,000 sq ft: None Next 290,000 sq ft: 1 Each additional 300,000 sq ft: 1

LRC E

1 For accessory commercial uses in large-scale residential developments.

2 Requirements in this table are in addition to area utilized for ambulance parking.

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