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25-10 Permitted Accessory Off-Street Parking Spaces

NYC Zoning Resolution > II Residence District Regulations > 5 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations > 25-10 Permitted Accessory Off-Street Parking Spaces
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25-11 General Provisions

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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.

25-12 Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

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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).

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.

25-14 Exceptions to Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

25-141 For Hospitals

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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).

25-142 For Accessory Uses in Large-Scale Residential Developments

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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).

25-15 Maximum Spaces for Single-Family Detached Residences

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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.

25-16 Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences

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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).

25-161 In R3, R4 or R5 Districts

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In the districts indicated, not more than two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.

25-162 In R6 or R7 Districts

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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 300 square feet of lot area.

25-163 In R8, R9 or R10 Districts

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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.

25-17 Modification of Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences

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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.

25-18 Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses

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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).

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.

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