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What is NYC ZR § 74-52?

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This section allows the City Planning Commission to grant a special permit for the reduction or removal of required off-street parking spaces outside the Inner Transit Zone. The Commission must ensure that such actions do not impede access to adjacent parking or adversely affect the surrounding community. Applies to property owners seeking modifications to parking requirements.

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§ 74-52 Special Permit to Remove Required Parking

ZR § 74-52

Outside the Inner Transit Zone, the City Planning Commission may permit the reduction or removal of accessory off-street parking spaces required pursuant to Section 25-20 (REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENCES), provided the Commission finds that such reduction or removal:

(a)will not impede access to existing accessory off-street parking spaces on adjoining zoning lots; and

(b)will not have undue adverse effects on residents, businesses or community facilities in the surrounding area;

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.

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