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General Provisions

Residence District Regulations

Chapter 1 - Statement of Legislative Intent

Chapter 2 - Use Regulations

Chapter 3 - Residential Bulk Regulations in Residence Districts

Chapter 4 - Bulk Regulations for Community Facilities in Residence Districts

Chapter 5 - Accessory Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations

GENERAL PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS

General Purposes

Applicability of regulations to non-profit hospital staff dwellings

Applicability of regulations to zoning lots in predominantly built-up areas

Applicability of regulations in the Manhattan Core and Long Island City area

Applicability of regulations to Quality Housing

Applicability of regulations in R7-3 Districts

Applicability of regulations in Community District 14, Queens

Applicability of regulations to certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas

Applicability of regulations in flood zones

PERMITTED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

General Provisions

Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

Modification of Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

Exceptions to Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities

For accessory uses in large-scale residential developments

Maximum Spaces for Single-Family Detached Residences

Maximum Spaces for Other Than Single-Family Detached Residences

In R3, R4 or R5 Districts

In R6 or R7 Districts

In R8, R9 or R10 Districts

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

Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses

Modification of Maximum Spaces for Permitted Community Facility or Commercial Uses

REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENCES

General Provisions

Application of requirements to conversions and certain enlargements

Requirements Where Individual Parking Facilities Are Provided

Requirements Where Group Parking Facilities Are Provided

Modification of requirements to facilitate affordable housing

Modification of Requirements for Small Zoning Lots

Reduced requirements

Waiver of requirements for small zoning lots in high bulk districts

Waiver of requirements for narrow zoning lots in certain districts

Modification of Requirements for Income-Restricted Housing Units, Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors or Other Government-Assisted Dwelling Units

Income-restricted housing units

Affordable independent residences for seniors

Other government-assisted dwelling units

Waiver of Requirements for Small Number of Spaces

For developments or enlargements

For conversions

Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden

Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries

REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR PERMITTED NON-RESIDENTIAL USES

General Provisions

Special Provisions in Certain Areas

Special Provisions for a Single Zoning Lot With Uses Subject to Different Parking Requirements

Waiver of Requirements for Spaces Below Minimum Number

Exceptions to application of waiver provisions

Waiver of Requirements for All Zoning Lots Where Access Would Be Forbidden

Waiver for Locally Oriented Houses of Worship

Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries

Waiver of Requirements for Certain Small Zoning Lots

RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATION OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

Purpose of Spaces and Rental to Non-Residents

In R1 or R2 Districts

In all other Residence Districts

Use of Spaces Accessory to Permitted Non-residential Uses

Restrictions on Automotive Repairs and Sale of Motor Fuel

Limited repairs permitted in specified districts

Electric Vehicle Charging

RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

General Provisions

Off-site Spaces for Residences

Maximum distance from zoning lot

Off-site Spaces for Permitted Non-residential Uses

For houses of worship

For permitted non-residential uses

Joint and Shared Facilities

Joint facilities

Shared parking facilities for houses of worship

Additional Regulations for Required Spaces When Provided Off Site

ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED OR REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

General Provisions

Size and Location of Spaces

Location of parking spaces in certain districts

Location of parking spaces in lower density growth management areas

Maneuverability standards for community facility uses

Special parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas

Special certification to modify the parking regulations for certain community facility uses in lower density growth management areas

Calculating floor area in parking facilities with lift systems, or in automated parking facilities

Location of Access to the Street

Location and width of curb cuts in certain districts

Driveway and curb cut regulations in lower density growth management areas

Curb cut restrictions for certain buildings in R1 through R5 Districts

Curb cut regulations for community facilities

Maximum driveway grade

Restrictions on Use of Open Space for Parking

Parking Lot Landscaping

For Parking Facilities Containing Car Sharing Vehicles

OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS

Permitted Accessory Off-street Loading Berths

Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths

Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries

Size of Required Berths

Location of Access to the Street

BICYCLE PARKING

Required Bicycle Parking Spaces

Enclosed bicycle parking spaces

Unenclosed bicycle parking spaces

Authorization for Reduction of Spaces

Restrictions on Operation, Size and Location of Enclosed Bicycle Parking Spaces

Off-site Bicycle Parking Spaces

Floor Area Exemption

Waiver or Reduction of Spaces for Subsidized Housing

Chapter 6 - Special Urban Design Regulations

Chapter 8 - The Quality Housing Program

Commercial District Regulations

Manufacturing District Regulations

Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Buildings

Special Regulations Applicable to Certain Areas

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

Special Purpose Districts

APPENDIX B — Index of Special Purpose Districts

APPENDIX C, Table 1 — City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Environmental Requirements: (E) Designations

APPENDIX C, Table 2 — City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Environmental Requirements: Environmental Restrictive Declarations

APPENDIX D — Zoning Map Amendment ("D") Restrictive Declarations

APPENDIX E — Design Requirements for Plazas, Residential Plazas and Urban Plazas Developed Prior to October 17, 2007

APPENDIX F – Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas

Appendix F – The Bronx

Appendix F – Brooklyn

Appendix F - Manhattan

Appendix F - Queens

Appendix F - Staten Island

APPENDIX G — Radioactive Materials

APPENDIX H — Arterial Highways

APPENDIX I — Transit Zone

APPENDIX J — Designated Areas Within Manufacturing Districts

APPENDIX K — Areas With Nursing Home Restrictions

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12/15/1961

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