142-51 Required Accessory Parking Spaces for Residences

Except for within Subdistrict F, as shown on Map 1 (Special Inwood District-Subdistricts and Subareas) in the Appendix to this Chapter, the requirements of Sections 25-23 (Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided) are modified to require accessory residential off-street parking spaces for a minimum of 20 percent of new residences. The number of accessory off-street parking spaces required may be reduced or waived as set forth in the underlying district regulations, including as set forth in Sections 25-251 through 25-253.

Within Subdistrict F, for buildings developed pursuant to the Quality Housing bulk regulations, if at least 20 percent of the residential floor area of the development consists of income-restricted housing units, the requirements of Sections 25-23 are modified to require accessory residential off-street parking spaces for a minimum of 20 percent of new residences. For purposes of this Section, the definition of income-restricted housing units shall be modified such that the income-restricted housing units must be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60 percent of the income index. The number of accessory off-street parking spaces required may be reduced or waived as set forth in the underlying district regulations, including as set forth in Sections 25-251 through 25-253. Prior to issuance of a building permit for such development, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development shall certify to the Department of Buildings that such development complies with the affordability provisions of this Section.