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NY A02553

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Benedetto

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the city planning commission to regulate the location of supportive housing facilities and social services centers, and set conditions for renewal of leases or operation plans.

  • Defines covered facilities as those operated by state, city, or not-for-profit organizations serving 10+ residents or 50+ daily non-resident clients with mental illness, chemical dependency, chronic illness, or homeless shelters.

  • Mandates operators to file notice with the city planning commission and community board describing the facility's scope, size, treatment programs, address, client numbers, and financing details.

  • Requires the city planning commission to hold a public community forum between 45-90 days after notice, with at least 20 days' notice, to solicit input on community impact and facility concentration.

  • Directs the planning commission to approve, modify, deny, or suggest alternative locations within 60-90 days after the forum; denied applicants are barred from reapplying for two years.

  • Applies renewal requirements only if the community board files a resolution requesting a hearing at least 180 days before lease expiration.

Legislative Description

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility.

Last Action

print number 2553c

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Cities1/6/2016
Rules6/16/2015
Cities1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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