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What is NYC ZR § 36-41?

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This section outlines the requirements for off-street parking spaces that are accessory to residential, commercial, or community facility uses. It specifies that these spaces must be located on the same zoning lot as the associated building, with certain exceptions detailed in subsequent sections. Applies to building owners and property operators managing off-street parking provisions.

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§ 36-41 General Provisions

ZR § 36-41

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In all districts, as indicated, all permitted or required off- street parking spaces, open or enclosed, accessory to residences or to commercial or community facility uses 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 36-42 (Off-site Spaces for Residences)

Section 36-43 (Off-site Spaces for Commercial or Community Facility Uses)

Section 36-44 (Joint and Shared Facilities)

Section 36-45 (Additional Regulations for Required Spaces When Provided Off Site)

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

Such exceptions to the requirement that the spaces be provided on the same zoning lot as the building or use to which they are accessory shall not apply in the case of spaces provided in a permitted public parking garage in accordance with the provisions of Section 36-56 (Accessory Off-street Parking Spaces in Public Garages).

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