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36-31 General Provisions
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, accessory off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be provided for all dwelling units constructed after December 15, 1961, in accordance with the provisions of the following Sections and the other applicable provisions of this Chapter, as a condition precedent to the use of such dwelling unit:
Section 36-32        (Requirements Where Individual Parking Facilities Are Provided)

Section 36-33        (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided)

Section 36-34        (Modification of Requirements for Small Zoning Lots)

Section 36-35        (Modification of Requirements for Income- Restricted Housing Units or Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors)

Section 36-37        (Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements)

Section 36-39        (Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries)
For dwelling units constructed pursuant to the zoning regulations in effect after July 20, 1950, and prior to December 15, 1961, off-street parking spaces accessory to such dwelling units cannot be removed if such spaces were required by such zoning regulations, unless such spaces would not be required pursuant to the applicable zoning regulations currently in effect.

In addition, rooming units constructed pursuant to the zoning regulations in effect after July 20, 1950 and prior to March 22, 2016, shall continue to be subject to the applicable zoning district regulations in effect prior to March 22, 2016. For the purposes of applying such provisions to rooming units, three rooming units shall be considered the equivalent of one dwelling unit.
36-311 Application of Requirements to Conversions in C1 or C2 Districts
C1 C2
  1. In the districts indicated, where such districts are mapped within R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 or R7 Districts, except R7-2 Districts, the requirements of Section 36-31 (General Provisions) shall not apply to the additional dwelling units created by conversions on zoning lots with less than 5,000 square feet of lot area.
  2. In the districts indicated, where such districts are mapped within R7-2, R8, R9 or R10 Districts, the requirements of Section 36-31 shall not apply to the additional dwelling units created by conversions on zoning lots of any size.
36-312 Application of Requirements to Conversions in C3, C4, C5 and C6 Districts
C3 C4-1 C4-2 C4-3
  1. In the districts indicated, the requirements of Section 36-31 (General Provisions) shall not apply to the additional dwelling units created by conversions on zoning lots with less than 5,000 square feet of lot area.
    C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
  2. In the districts indicated, no accessory off-street parking is required for additional dwelling units created by conversion within buildings existing prior to December 15, 1961.
36-32 Requirements Where Individual Parking Facilities Are Provided
C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C2-1 C2-2 C2-3 C2-4 C2-5 C3 C4-1 C4-2 C4-3
In the districts indicated, where group parking facilities are not provided, the requirements for accessory off-street parking spaces are as set forth in this Section.
36-321 In C1 or C2 Districts Governed by Surrounding Residence District Bulk Regulations
C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C2-1 C2-2 C2-3 C2-4 C2-5
In the districts indicated, where such districts are mapped within R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 Districts, and where group parking facilities are not provided, one accessory off-street parking space, open or enclosed, shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
36-322 In C3 or C4 Districts
C3 C4-1 C4-2 C4-3
In the districts indicated, where group parking facilities are not provided, one accessory off-street parking space, open or enclosed, shall be provided for each dwelling unit, except that in C3A Districts, the provisions applicable to R3 Districts in Sections 25-22 (Requirements Where Individual Parking Facilities Are Provided) and 25-60 (ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED OR REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES) shall apply.
36-33 Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
In the districts indicated, for residences developed under single ownership or control where group parking facilities are provided, the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces is as set forth in Section 25-23 (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided), for the applicable Residence District, as determined in accordance with Section 35-22 or 35-23. For the purpose of determining the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces for such residences in C1-6, C2-6, C4-4, C4-5 and C6-1 Districts, the regulations of an R7-2 District shall apply. For C1 or C2 Districts mapped within lower density growth management areas, the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces for such residences shall be 100 percent of the number of new dwelling units, and for C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R5A and R5B Districts, the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces for such residences shall be in accordance with an R5 District without a letter suffix.
36-34 Modification of Requirements for Small Zoning Lots
C1 C2 C4-2 C4-3 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
In the districts indicated for small zoning lots, the requirements set forth in Section 36-33 (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided), shall be modified in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Section.
36-341 Reduced Requirements in C1 or C2 Districts Governed by Surrounding Residence District Bulk Regulations
C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C2-1 C2-2 C2-3 C2-4 C2-5
In the districts indicated, for zoning lots of 10,000 or 15,000 square feet or less, the number of required accessory off- street parking spaces is determined by the Residence District within which such Commercial District is mapped, in accordance with the following table:
REDUCED REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL ZONING LOTS

District within which C1 or C2 District is Mapped
Lot Area
Parking Spaces Required as a Percent of total Dwelling Units
R6 R7-1* R7B

R7-1 R7A R7D R7X
10,000 square feet or less
50

30
R7-2

R8** R9 R10
10,001 to 15,000 square feet
30

20
*        In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R7-1 Districts within lower density growth management areas in Community District 10, Borough of the Bronx

**        In R8B Districts, the parking requirements may not be reduced
36-342 Reduced Requirements in Other C1 or C2 Districts or in C4, C5 or C6 Districts
C1-6 C1-7 C1-8 C1-9 C2-6 C2-7 C2-8 C4-2 C4-3 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, for zoning lots of 10,000 or 15,000 square feet or less, the number of required accessory off- street parking spaces is as set forth in the following table:
REDUCED REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL ZONING LOTS
District
Lot Area
Parking Spaces Required as a Percent of Total Dwelling Units
C4-2 C4-3
10,000 square feet or less
50
C1-6 C2-6 C4-4 C4-5 C6-1
 
10,001 to 15,000 square feet
30
C1-7 C1-8 C1-9 C2-7 C2-8 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6-2 C6-3 C6-4 C6-5 C6-6 C6-7 C6-8 C6-9
 
20
36-343 Waiver of Requirements in C1 or C2 Districts Governed by Surrounding Residence District Bulk Regulations
C1-4 C1-5 C2-4 C2-5
In the districts indicated, when mapped within an R7-2, R8, R9 or R10 District, the requirements set forth in Section 36-33 (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided) shall be waived for zoning lots of 10,000 square feet or less, except in R8B Districts.
36-344 Waiver of Requirements in Other C1 or C2 Districts or in C4, C5 or C6 Districts
C1-6 C1-7 C1-8 C1-9 C2-6 C2-7 C2-8 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, the requirements set forth in Section 36-33 (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided) shall be waived for zoning lots of 10,000 square feet or less.
36-345 Waiver of Requirements for Small Zoning Lots in Certain Districts in the Borough of Staten Island
C1 C2
In the districts indicated mapped within R4, R5 and R6 Districts in the Borough of Staten Island, for zoning lots with a lot area of 4,000 square feet or less, no accessory off-street parking spaces shall be required, provided such zoning lot existed both on January 18, 2011, and on the date of application for a building permit.
36-35 Modification of Requirements for Income-Restricted Housing Units or Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, the number of required accessory off-street parking spaces is as set forth in Section 25-25 (Modification of Requirements for Income-Restricted Housing Units, Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors or Other Government-Assisted Dwelling Units) for the applicable Residence District, as determined in accordance with Sections 35-22 or 35-23.
36-36 Waiver of Requirements for Small Number of Spaces
C1 C2 C4-2 C4-3 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, the requirements set forth in Section 36-31 (General Provisions) shall be subject to the waiver provisions of this Section.
36-361 In C1 or C2 Districts Governed by Surrounding Residence District Bulk Regulations
C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C2-1 C2-2 C2-3 C2-4 C2-5
In the districts indicated, where such districts are mapped within R6, R7, R8, R9 or R10 Districts, the requirements set forth in Section 36-31 (General Provisions) shall be waived if the required number of accessory off-street parking spaces resulting from the application of such requirements is no greater than the maximum number as set forth in the following table. The maximum number is determined by the Residence District within which the Commercial District is mapped.
NUMBER OF SPACES FOR WHICH REQUIREMENTS ARE WAIVED
Residence District within which C1 or C2 District is Mapped
Maximum Number of Spaces Waived
R5D
1
R6 R7-1* R7B
5
R7-2 R7A R7D R7X R8 R9 R10
15
*        For Quality Housing buildings with income-restricted housing units utilizing the parking reductions of Section 25-251, or for Quality Housing buildings with other government-assisted dwelling units utilizing the parking reductions of Section 25-253, the maximum number of spaces waived shall be 15.
However, the following provisions shall apply:
  1. In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R5D Districts, the provisions of this Section shall apply only to zoning lots existing both on June 29, 2006, and on the date of application for a building permit; and
  2. In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R6 and R7 Districts in lower density growth management areas in Community District 10 in the Borough of the Bronx, the provisions of this Section, inclusive, shall only apply to zoning lots existing both on March 25, 2010, and on the date of application for a building permit.
36-362 In Other C1 or C2 Districts or in C4, C5 or C6 Districts
C1-6 C1-7 C1-8 C1-9 C2-6 C2-7 C2-8 C4-2 C4-3 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, the requirements set forth in Section 36-31 (General Provisions) shall be waived if the required number of accessory off-street parking spaces resulting from the application of such requirements is no greater than the maximum number as set forth in the following table:

Districts
Maximum Number of Spaces Waived
C4-2 C4-3
5
C1-6 C1-7 C1-8 C1-9 C2-6 C2-7 C2-8 C4-4 C4-5 C4-6 C4-7 C5 C6


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36-363 For Conversions in C1 or C2 Districts Governed by Surrounding Residence District Bulk Regulations
C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C2-1 C2-2 C2-3 C2-4 C2-5
In the districts indicated*, where such districts are mapped within R6, R7-1, R7A, R7B, R7D or R7X Districts, the requirements set forth in Section 36-311 (Application of requirements to conversions in C1 or C2 Districts) shall be waived if the required number of accessory off-street parking spaces resulting from the application of such requirements is 20 spaces or less, provided that the Board of Standards and Appeals may waive requirements for a greater number of spaces in accordance with the provisions of Section 73-46 (Waiver of Requirements for Conversions).
*        No accessory off-street parking is required for additional dwelling units created by conversions in C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R7-2, R8, R9, or R10 Districts. See Section 36-311 (Application of requirements to conversions in C1 or C2 Districts)
36-364 For Conversions in C4 Districts
C4-2 C4-3
In the districts indicated*, the requirements set forth in Section 36-312 (Application of requirements to conversions in C3, C4, C5 and C6 Districts) shall be waived, if the required number of accessory off-street parking spaces resulting from the application of such requirements is 20 spaces or less, provided that the Board of Standards and Appeals may waive requirements for a greater number of spaces in accordance with the provisions of Section 73-46 (Waiver of Requirements for Conversions).
*        No accessory off-street parking is required for additional dwelling units created by conversions in the districts not indicated in Section 36-312 (Application of requirements to conversions in C3, C4, C5 and C6 Districts).
36-37 Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
In the districts indicated, where any building or zoning lot contains two or more uses having different parking requirements as set forth in the following Sections, the parking requirements for each type of use shall apply to the extent of that use:
Section 36-21        (General Provisions)

Section 36-31        (General Provisions)

However, the number of spaces required for houses of worship or for uses in parking requirement category D (Places of Assembly) when in the same building or on the same zoning lot as any other use may be reduced by the Board of Standards and Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Section 73-43 (Reduction of Parking Spaces for House of Worship or Places of Assembly).
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