Section 82-40 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS
The regulations of Article I, Chapter 3 (Comprehensive Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations in the Manhattan Core) and the applicable underlying district regulations of Article III, Chapter 6, relating to Off-street Loading Regulations, shall apply in the Special Lincoln Square District except as otherwise provided in this Section. In addition, the entrances and exits to all off-street loading berths shall not be located on a wide street except by authorization as set forth in this Section.
(a) Accessory off-street parking spaces Accessory off-street parking spaces are permitted only by the applicable special permit of the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 13-45 (Special Permits for Additional Parking Spaces), inclusive.
(b) Curb cuts The City Planning Commission may authorize curb cuts within 50 feet of the intersection of any two street lines , or on wide streets where such curb cuts are needed for off-street loading berths, provided the location of such curb cuts meets the findings in Section 13-441.
(c) Waiver of loading berth requirements The City Planning Commission may authorize a waiver of the required off-street loading berths where the location of the required curb cuts would:
(1) be hazardous to traffic safety;
(2) create or contribute to serious traffic congestion or unduly inhibit vehicular and pedestrian movement; or
(3) interfere with the efficient functioning of bus lanes, specially designated streets or public transit facilities.
The Commission shall refer these applications to the Department of Transportation for its comments.