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NY S01545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the New York City Charter to require Board of Standards and Appeals decisions on variances and special permits to be approved by a two-thirds majority of the quorum present and voting
  • Applies to decisions where the Board must indicate whether specific zoning resolution requirements have been met and include findings of fact
  • Companion to a proposed charter amendment that would expand the Board of Standards and Appeals by eight additional members appointed by borough presidents, public advocate, comptroller, and city council
  • Recognizes that zoning decisions represent permanent alterations affecting property owners' rights for years to come
  • 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

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Cities1/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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