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What is NYC ZR § 44-233?

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This section waives parking requirements for certain small zoning lots or establishments based on specific criteria related to floor area and number of employees. It applies to uses in designated districts and is enforced by the Department of Buildings. Applies to owners of small establishments in specified zoning districts.

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§ 44-233 Waiver of requirements for certain small zoning lots or establishments

ZR § 44-233

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In all districts, as indicated, the parking requirements of Section 44-21 (General Provisions) for certain uses shall be waived in accordance with this Section:

For uses in PRC-D1, no accessory off-street parking requirements shall apply where either the floor area allocated to such use is less than 7,500 square feet or the number of employees is fewer than 15;

For uses in PRC-D2, no accessory off-street parking requirements shall apply where either the floor area allocated to such use is less than 10,000 square feet or the number of employees is fewer than 15; and

For camps, overnight or day, parking requirements, no accessory off-street parking requirements shall apply where either the lot area is less than 10,000 square feet or the number of employees is fewer than 10.

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