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What is NYC ZR § 36-31?

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This section outlines the requirements for accessory off-street parking spaces for residences in specified commercial districts, detailing how these requirements vary based on zoning classifications and transit zones. The statute is enforced by the Department of Buildings. Applies to property owners in designated commercial and residential districts.

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§ 36-31 General Provisions

ZR § 36-31

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In the districts indicated, accessory off-street parking spaces shall be required for residences in accordance with the regulations of the Residence District such Commercial District is mapped within, or has a residential equivalent of, in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-20, inclusive. Separate requirements are set forth for zoning lots in the Inner Transit Zone pursuant to Section 25-21, inclusive, the Outer Transit Zone, pursuant to Section 25-22, inclusive, and beyond the Greater Transit Zone, pursuant to Section 25-23, inclusive. However, for Commercial Districts in the Greater Transit Zone, no parking shall be required for qualifying residential sites.

For the purpose of determining the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces for such residences in C1-6, C2-6, C4-4, C4-5 and C6-1 Districts, the regulations of an R7-2 District shall apply. For C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R5A and R5B Districts, the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces for such residences shall be in accordance with an R5 District without a letter suffix. In all other districts, the residential equivalent shall be as determined in accordance with Section 34-112.

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