NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 42-165 — Use Group VI – additional provisions for parking requirement category

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What is NYC ZR § 42-165?

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This section outlines additional provisions for parking requirements related to Use Group VI. It specifies classifications for grocery, convenience, and specialty food retailers based on their floor area, as well as classifications for eating and drinking establishments based on capacity and entertainment offerings. Applies to property operators with establishments in Use Group VI.

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§ 42-165 Use Group VI – additional provisions for parking requirement category

ZR § 42-165

For permitted uses denoted with “*” for parking requirement category (PRC) in Section 42-161 (Use Group VI – general use allowances), the following provisions shall apply:

Grocery and convenience retailers and specialty food retailers with 2,500 square feet or more of floor area per establishment shall be classified as PRC A1. Such retailers with less than 2,500 square feet of floor area are classified as PRC A2.

Eating or drinking establishments, where such establishment provides entertainment with a cover charge or specified showtime, or includes a dance floor, and has a capacity of more than 200 persons, shall be classified as PRC B1. All other eating or drinking establishments shall be classified as PRC A2.

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