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What is NYC ZR § 36-12?

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This section establishes maximum size limits for accessory group parking facilities associated with residences, community facilities, and commercial uses. Specifically, it restricts residential facilities to 200 off-street parking spaces and community or commercial facilities to 150 spaces. Applies to property operators managing parking facilities.

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§ 36-12 Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

ZR § 36-12

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In all districts, as indicated, no accessory group parking facility to residences shall contain more than 200 off-street parking spaces, and no such facility accessory to permitted community facility or commercial uses shall contain more than 150 off-street parking spaces, except as provided in Section 36-13 (Modification of Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities).

The provisions of this Section shall not apply to accessory off-street parking spaces provided in public parking garages in accordance with the provisions of Section 36-56 (Accessory Off-street Parking Spaces in Public Garages).

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