NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 36-462 — Restrictions on the use of parking spaces in public parking garages and public parking lots

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What is NYC ZR § 36-462?

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This section outlines the restrictions on the allocation of parking spaces in public parking garages and lots. It specifies that spaces may be designated for electric vehicle charging and car sharing vehicles under certain conditions, depending on the zoning district. Applies to operators of public parking facilities.

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§ 36-462 Restrictions on the use of parking spaces in public parking garages and public parking lots

ZR § 36-462

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

In all districts, as indicated, off-street parking spaces in public parking garages and public parking lots may be made available for electric charging, or allocated to car sharing vehicles, vehicles stored by automobile rental establishments, or commercial or public utility vehicle parking, only as follows:

In all districts, all spaces within a public parking garage or public parking lot may be allocated to publicly available electric vehicle charging facilities.

In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of, R3-2 through R12 Districts, other than R4-1, R4A, R4B and R5A Districts, and in C3 Districts, up to 50 percent of the parking spaces within a public parking garage or public parking lot may be allocated to car sharing vehicles, or vehicles stored by automobile rental establishments.

In C4, C5, C6, C7 and C8 Districts, up to 50 percent of the parking spaces within a public parking garage or public parking lot may be allocated to: car sharing vehicles; vehicles stored by automobile rental establishments; or commercial or public utility vehicle parking for motor vehicles not exceeding a length of 20 feet.

car sharing vehicles;

vehicles stored by automobile rental establishments; or

commercial or public utility vehicle parking for motor vehicles not exceeding a length of 20 feet.

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