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What is NYC ZR § 107-45?

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This section outlines the regulations regarding required open space on zoning lots that include designated open space for residential buildings. It specifies the maximum percentage of open space that can be occupied by driveways, private streets, and parking spaces in various residential districts. Applies to building owners with residential properties in specified zoning districts.

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§ 107-45 Required Open Space for Residences

ZR § 107-45

Any required open space on a zoning lot which includes designated open space is subject to the special regulations set forth in Section 107-22 (Designated Open Space).

For buildings containing residences on zoning lots that include designated open space, driveways, private streets, open accessory parking spaces or open accessory off-street loading berths may occupy not more than the area set forth for the following districts:

(a)in R1, R2, R3-1, R3-2 and R4 Districts, not more than 50 percent of the required open space not within the designated open space; or

(b)in R3A, R3X, R4A and R4-1 Districts, not more than 50 percent of the lot area not occupied by buildings containing residences and not within the designated open space.

However, in all districts, a greater percentage may be so occupied if authorized by the City Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 107-661 (Modification of permitted obstructions).

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