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NY S06105

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York City Charter Section 668(b) to require Board of Standards and Appeals decisions on variances and special permits be approved by a two-thirds majority of the quorum present and voting
  • Applies the two-thirds majority requirement to decisions that must include findings of fact regarding specific zoning resolution requirements
  • Legislation is intended as a companion to a proposed charter amendment expanding the Board from its current membership to include eight additional members appointed by borough presidents, public advocate, comptroller, and city council
  • Establishes that zoning decisions represent permanent alterations to the city's fabric and therefore warrant a higher voting threshold
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires that variance and special permit decisions made by the board of standards and appeals be made by a two-thirds majority of the quorum present and voting.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Cities1/4/2012

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