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What is NYC ZR § 44-351?

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This section outlines the usage restrictions for accessory off-street parking spaces in M1, M2, and M3 districts. It specifies that these spaces should primarily serve owners, occupants, employees, customers, or visitors, with provisions for electric vehicle charging facilities, car sharing vehicles, and certain commercial vehicles. Applies to property owners with off-street parking spaces.

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§ 44-351 Restrictions on use of accessory off-street parking spaces

ZR § 44-351

M1 M2 M3

In all districts, as indicated, accessory off-street parking spaces, whether permitted or required and whether open or enclosed, shall be used primarily for the owners, occupants, employees, customers, or visitors of the use or uses to which such spaces are accessory, except as set forth in this Section.

In all districts, up to five spaces or 20 percent of all accessory off-street parking spaces, whichever is greater, may be allocated to:

publicly available electric vehicle charging facilities not otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 44-37 (Electric Vehicle Charging), including accessory equipment and electric vehicle parking spaces. Accessory off-street parking spaces shall be restored when such charging facilities are removed;

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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