NY S00319

Amends the New York City Charter to require Board of Standards and Appeals variance and special permit decisions to be made by a two-thirds majority of the quorum present and voting, instead of a simple majority

Requires Board decisions to indicate whether each specific requirement of the zoning resolution for granting variances has been met and include findings of fact for each requirement

Accompanies a separate proposed charter amendment that would add eight additional members to the Board of Standards and Appeals appointed by borough presidents, public advocate, comptroller, and city council

Legislation finds that zoning decisions represent permanent alterations to the city's fabric and can affect property owners' rights for years, justifying the higher voting threshold

Takes effect immediately upon enactment