Applicable to Article I - Chapter 3 FROM 13-02: For the purposes of this Chapter, an “access zone” shall refer to the portion of an accessory off-street parking facility, public parking garage or an automobile rental establishment, occupied by: (a) vehicular ramps between parking levels, or between a parking level and a vehicular entrance or exit, provided that such ramps are not used as parking spaces or associated maneuvering space; (b) vehicular elevators; (c) required reservoir spaces; (d) portions of required accessible pedestrian egress routes, including any associated ramps or elevators; or (e) bicycle parking spaces.
ZR GLOSSARY
access zone
§12-10 Definitions
access zone
access zone is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 2 ZR sections.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 2
- Last amended
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What does “access zone” mean?
Where is “access zone” referenced?
2 sections reference this term. Showing first 2.
Frequently Asked
What does "access zone" mean in NYC zoning?
"access zone" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. Applicable to Article I - Chapter 3 FROM 13-02: For the purposes of this Chapter, an “access zone” shall refer to the portion of an accessory off-street parking facility, public parking garage or an automobile rental establishment, occupied by: (a) vehicular ramps between parking
Where is "access zone" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "access zone" is referenced in 2 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "access zone" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "access zone" is an officially-defined term in §12-10 of the NYC Zoning Resolution maintained by the NYC Department of City Planning. The authoritative source is zr.planning.nyc.gov.
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