74-745 - Modifications of parking and loading regulations

LAST AMENDED
6/6/2024


For a #large-scale general development# the City Planning Commission may permit:

(a)   Modification of location requirements

      When a #large-scale general development# includes two or more #zoning lots#, the Commission may permit required or
      permitted #accessory# off-street parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces or loading berths to be located anywhere within a
      #large-scale general development# without regard for #zoning lot# #lines#, provided that the Commission shall find:

      (1)    such off-street parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces and loading berths will be conveniently located in relation to
             the #use# to which such spaces or berths are #accessory#;

      (2)    such location of off-street parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces and loading berths will result in a better site plan;
             and

      (3)    such location of off-street parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces and loading berths will not unduly increase the
             number of spaces in any single #block#, draw excessive traffic through local #streets#, or otherwise adversely affect
             traffic conditions in the surrounding area.

             Whenever required off-street parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces and loading berths are permitted to be located
             without regard for #zoning# #lot lines# in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the number of spaces
             required for each #building# shall be kept available for such #building# throughout its life.
(b)   Waiver or reduction of loading berth requirements

      For #zoning lots# in a #large-scale general development#, located either within a #Special Mixed Use District# in
      Community District 2 in the Borough of The Bronx, or within a waterfront area pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 62-
      132, in Community District 1 in the Borough of Brooklyn, where such #zoning lots# in the waterfront area contain one
      or more retail or service #uses# listed in Use Group VI, and where no single such establishment in the waterfront area
      exceeds 8,500 square feet in #floor area#, or for #zoning lots# located in #large-scale general developments# within
      #Special Mixed Use District# 24 in Community District 1 in the Borough of Queens, the Commission may waive or
      reduce the number of required loading berths, provided that:

      (1)    curbside deliveries will not create or contribute to serious traffic congestion or unduly inhibit vehicular or
             pedestrian movement and will not interfere with the efficient functioning of nearby #uses#;

      (2)    an efficient goods receiving system will be implemented within the #commercial# establishment to expedite the
             movement of goods from the curb to areas within the establishment;

      (3)    such modification allows for a better relationship between the #street walls# of the #building# containing such
             establishment and the adjacent sidewalk and surrounding area; and

      (4)    such modification will not impair or adversely affect the development of the surrounding area.

(c)   Reduction of parking requirements

      For #buildings# on #zoning lots# in a #large-scale general development#, within R7-2 Districts in Community District 1
      in the Borough of the Bronx, that contain an #affordable independent residence for seniors#, the Commission may waive
      or reduce the number of required #accessory# off-street parking spaces, including any spaces previously required for an
      existing #building#, provided that the Commission finds that:

      (1)    the anticipated automobile ownership patterns for residents of such #affordable independent residence for
             seniors# are minimal and that such waiver or reduction is warranted;

      (2)    such waiver or reduction of parking spaces will not have undue adverse impacts on the residents, businesses or
             community facilities in the surrounding area; and

      (3)    such waiver or reduction of parking spaces will result in a better site plan with better quality open areas.

      In determining the amount of parking spaces to waive or reduce, the Commission may take into account current
      automobile ownership patterns for an existing #affordable independent residence for seniors# on the #zoning lot#, as
      applicable.

The Commission may prescribe additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the surrounding area.