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NY S05321
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Amends the New York City Charter to include not-for-profit organizations in the uniform land use review procedure for applications affecting real property development and use.
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Creates a new subdivision (a-1) that applies uniform review procedures to not-for-profit organizations or corporations providing shelter to homeless persons, regardless of emergency declarations or findings of immediate need.
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Requires the Department of City Planning to certify completeness of applications from not-for-profit shelter providers under the same procedures as other applicants, with appeals available to affected borough presidents if certification is not granted within six months.
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Ensures affected community boards and borough presidents receive advance notice and representation rights for meetings that define the scope of environmental impact statements for homeless shelter applications.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an emergency or a finding of need for immediate action.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2020