Chapter 5 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
The following regulations on permitted and required accessory off-street parking spaces and accessory bicycle parking spaces are adopted in order to provide needed space off the streets for parking in connection with new residences, to reduce traffic congestion resulting from the use of streets as places for storage of automobiles, to protect the residential character of neighborhoods, to provide for a higher standard of residential development within the City and thus to promote and protect public health, safety and general welfare.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the regulations of this Chapter on permitted or required accessory off-street parking spaces and accessory bicycle parking spaces apply to residences, community facility uses or commercial uses, as set forth in the provisions of the various Sections.
In all districts, the regulations of this Chapter applicable to community facility uses shall not apply to non-profit hospital staff dwellings. In lieu thereof, the regulations applicable to residences shall apply, as follows:
(a) the regulations of an R5 District shall apply to non-profit hospital staff dwellings located in R1, R2 and R3 Districts;
(b) the regulations of an R6 District shall apply to non-profit hospital staff dwellings located in R4 and R5 Districts; and
(c) the regulations of an R10 District shall apply to non-profit hospital staff dwellings located in R6 through R10 Districts.
Off-street parking in predominantly built-up areas shall be provided as set forth in Section 25-23.
Special regulations governing accessory off-street parking and loading in the Manhattan Core are set forth in Article I, Chapter 3, and special regulations governing accessory off-street parking in the Long Island City area, as defined in Section 16-02 (Definitions), are set forth in Article I, Chapter 6.
On any zoning lot containing residences in R6A, R6B, R7A, R7B, R7D, R7X, R8A, R8B, R8X, R9A, R9X, R10A or R10X Districts or their commercial equivalents, and on any zoning lot in other districts containing a Quality Housing building, all accessory off-street parking spaces shall comply with the provisions of Section 28-40 (PARKING FOR QUALITY HOUSING).
Special regulations applying in the waterfront area are set forth in Article VI, Chapter 2.
R7-3 Districts shall be governed by the accessory off-street parking regulations of an R7-2 District.
In Community District 14 in the Borough of Queens, R6 and R7 Districts shall be subject to the accessory off-street parking regulations of an R5 District, except that such requirement shall not apply to any development located within an urban renewal area established prior to August 14, 2008, or to income-restricted housing units as defined in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS).
For the purposes of this Section, the floor area of a building shall not include floor space used for accessory off-street parking spaces provided on any story located below 33 feet above the base plane.
(a) In lower density growth management areas other than R6 and R7 Districts in Community District 10, Borough of the Bronx, all zoning lots containing buildings with the following uses shall be subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section:
(1) ambulatory diagnostic or treatment health care facilities, as listed in Section 22-14 (Use Group 4), except where such zoning lot contains buildings used for hospitals, as defined in the New York State Hospital Code, or long-term care facilities; or
(2) child care services as listed under the definition of school in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), except where such zoning lot contains buildings used for houses of worship or, for zoning lots that do not contain buildings used for houses of worship, where the amount of floor area used for child care services is equal to 25 percent or less of the amount of floor area permitted for community facility use on the zoning lot.
(b) All zoning lots that meet the conditions of paragraph (a) of this Section shall comply with the provisions of Section 25-624 (Special parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas) in lieu of the following provisions:
(1) the parking location provisions of Sections 25-622 (Location of parking spaces in lower density growth management areas) and 25-623 (Maneuverability standards);
(2) the driveway and curb cut provisions of Sections 25-632 (Driveway and curb cut regulations in lower density growth management areas) and 25-634 (Curb cut regulations for community facilities);
(3) the open space provisions of Section 25-64 (Restrictions on Use of Open Space for Parking); and
(4) the screening provisions of Section 25-66 (Screening).
In addition, where the uses listed in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this Section result from a change of use, the provisions of Section 25-31 (General Provisions) shall be modified to require accessory off-street parking spaces for such uses. However, the requirements of Sections 25-31 and 25-624 may be modified for zoning lots containing buildings with such changes of use where the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission certifies to the Commissioner of Buildings that such modifications are necessary due to the location of existing buildings on the zoning lot, and such requirements have been complied with to the maximum extent feasible.
Special regulations applying in the flood zone are set forth in Article VI, Chapter 4.
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In all districts, as indicated, accessory off-street parking spaces may be provided for residences, for permitted community facility uses, for commercial uses permitted as accessory uses in large-scale residential developments, or for uses permitted by special permit, subject to the provisions set forth in the following Sections:
Section 25-12 (Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities)
Section 25-15 (Maximum Spaces for Single-Family Detached Residences)
Section 25-16 (Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences)
Section 25-18 (Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses).
Such accessory off-street parking spaces may be open or enclosed. However, except as otherwise provided in Sections 73-49 (Roof Parking) or 74-531 (Additional parking spaces or roof parking for accessory group parking facilities), no spaces shall be located on any roof which is immediately above a story other than a basement.
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In all districts, as indicated, no group parking facility accessory to residences shall contain more than 200 off-street parking spaces, and no such facility accessory to permitted community facility or commercial uses shall contain more than 150 off-street parking spaces, except as provided in Section 25-13 (Modification of Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities).
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In all districts, as indicated, a group parking facility may contain additional spaces not to exceed 50 percent of the maximum number otherwise permitted under the provisions of Section 25-12 (Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities), if the Commissioner of Buildings determines that:
(a) access for such facility is located so as to draw a minimum of vehicular traffic to and through streets having predominantly residential frontages;
(b) such facility has separate vehicular entrances and exits thereto, located not less than 25 feet apart;
(c) such facility, if accessory to a permitted community facility or commercial use is located on a street not less than 60 feet in width; and
(d) such facility, if accessory to a permitted commercial use, has adequate reservoir space at the entrance to accommodate a minimum of 10 automobiles.
The Commissioner of Buildings shall establish appropriate additional regulations with respect to the design of such facility to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area, such as requirements for shielding of floodlights.
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In all districts, as indicated, the Board of Standards and Appeals may permit group parking facilities accessory to hospitals, with more than 150 spaces, in accordance with the provisions of Section 73-48 (Exceptions to Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities).
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In all districts, as indicated, the City Planning Commission may permit group parking facilities accessory to uses in large-scale residential developments with more than the prescribed maximum of Section 25-12 (Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities), in accordance with the provisions of Section 74-531 (Additional parking spaces or roof parking for accessory group parking facilities).
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In all districts, as indicated, not more than three off-street parking spaces shall be provided for a single-family detached residence, except on zoning lots with a lot area of 10,000 square feet or more. For the purposes of this Section, a driveway shall not be considered as off-street parking space.
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In the districts indicated, the provisions of this Section shall apply to all dwelling units in buildings containing residences other than Quality Housing buildings and single-family detached residences, except as provided in Section 25-17 (Modification of Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences).
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In the districts indicated, not more than two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
R6 R7
In the districts indicated, on a zoning lot used for residences, not more than one off-street parking space shall be provided for every 300 square feet of lot area.
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In the districts indicated, on a zoning lot used for residences, not more than one off-street parking space shall be provided for every 225 square feet of lot area.
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In the districts indicated, a greater number of off-street parking spaces than permitted under the provisions of Section 25-16 (Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences) may be provided if the Commissioner of Buildings determines that:
(a) such additional spaces are needed for the occupants of residences to which such spaces are accessory, in order to prevent excessive on-street parking; and
(b) such spaces are designed in such a way as to minimize traffic on streets with predominantly residential frontages.
The Commissioner of Buildings shall establish appropriate additional regulations with respect to the design of the parking areas to minimize adverse effects on the character of surrounding areas.
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In all districts, as indicated, on a zoning lot used for permitted community facility or commercial uses, not more than one off-street parking space shall be provided for every 400 square feet of lot area, except as provided in Section 25-19 (Modification of Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses).
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In all districts, as indicated, a greater number of off-street parking spaces than permitted under the provisions of Section 25-18 (Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses) may be provided if the Commissioner of Buildings determines that:
(a) such additional spaces are needed for the occupants, visitors, customers, or employees of the use or uses to which such spaces are accessory; and
(b) such spaces are designed in such a way as to minimize traffic on streets with predominantly residential frontages.
The Commissioner of Buildings shall establish appropriate additional regulations with respect to the design of the parking area, to minimize adverse effects on the character of surrounding areas.