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What is NYC ZR § 36-72?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to authorize a reduction or waiver of required bicycle parking spaces if subsurface conditions or site planning constraints render compliance infeasible. The Commission may seek reports from licensed engineers or registered architects during this process. Applies to building owners in all districts needing bicycle parking adjustments.

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§ 36-72 Authorization for Reduction of Spaces

ZR § 36-72

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In all districts, as indicated, the City Planning Commission may authorize a reduction in the number of required bicycle parking spaces set forth in Section 36-711 (Enclosed bicycle parking spaces) or a waiver of all such spaces, upon finding there are subsurface conditions, below-ground infrastructure or other site planning constraints that would make accommodating such bicycle parking spaces on or below the first story of the building infeasible. The Commission may request reports from licensed engineers or registered architects in considering such reduction.

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