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What is NYC ZR § 44-44?

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This section mandates that all open accessory off-street parking spaces and permitted public parking lots be properly graded, constructed, surfaced, and maintained to ensure adequate drainage and minimize dust. The Commissioner of Buildings is responsible for establishing relevant rules and regulations. Applies to building owners with off-street parking facilities.

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§ 44-44 Surfacing

ZR § 44-44

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In all districts, as indicated, all open accessory off-street parking spaces or permitted public parking lots shall be graded, constructed, surfaced, and maintained so as to provide adequate drainage and to prevent the release of dust, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Buildings.

Any area intended to be used permanently for an open accessory group parking facility shall be surfaced with permeable paving materials, asphaltic or Portland cement concrete, or other hard-surfaced dustless material.

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