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What is NYC ZR § 36-42?

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This section allows off-street parking spaces accessory to residences to be located on a different zoning lot, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include location in a non-Residence District or in a joint facility and adherence to specified distance requirements. Applies to property owners managing residential parking solutions.

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§ 36-42 Off-site Spaces for Residences

ZR § 36-42

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In the districts indicated, all permitted or required off-street parking spaces accessory to residences may be provided on a zoning lot other than the same zoning lot as the residences to which such spaces are accessory, provided that in such instances all such spaces are:

(a)located in a district other than a Residence District, or provided in a joint facility located in a district other than an R1 or R2 District on the same zoning lot as one of the buildings to which it is accessory, and conforming to the provisions of Section 36-44 (Joint and Shared Facilities); and

(b)not further than the maximum distance from the zoning lot specified in this Section.

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