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What is NYC ZR § 36-522?

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This section outlines the location requirements for accessory off-street parking spaces on zoning lots that contain residential buildings. Parking spaces must be situated within the buildings or in open areas not between the street line and the street wall. Applies to building owners with residential properties.

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§ 36-522 Location of parking spaces on zoning lots containing residences

ZR § 36-522

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In all districts, as indicated, for zoning lots with buildings containing residences, all accessory off-street parking spaces shall be located only within such buildings or in any open area on the zoning lot that is not between the street line and the street wall of such buildings and their prolongations.

However, on through lots, such limitation shall only apply along one street frontage.

In addition, such limitation shall not apply on zoning lots occupying an entire block or to large sites.

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