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What is NYC ZR § 44-55?

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This section allows for the provision of joint loading berths serving two or more adjoining buildings or zoning lots within a single block. The number of berths must meet the total combined floor area requirements, with direct access to all buildings. Applies to property owners in M1, M2, and M3 districts.

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§ 44-55 Joint Loading Berths Serving Two or More Buildings

ZR § 44-55

M1 M2 M3

In all districts, as indicated, required loading berths may be provided in facilities designed to serve jointly two or more adjoining buildings or zoning lots within a single block, provided that:

the number of berths in such joint facilities shall be not less than that required for the total combined floor area of such buildings or zoning lots as set forth in Section 44-52 (Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths);

direct access is provided from such joint facilities to all such buildings or zoning lots; and

the design and layout of such joint facilities meet standards of adequacy set forth in regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Buildings.

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