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NY A06670
Bill
Status
4/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York cities, towns, and villages to permit residential construction at minimum density of 25 dwelling units per acre within one-half mile of covered transit facilities, regardless of existing zoning restrictions.
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Defines covered transportation facilities as non-seasonal rail stations operated by NJ Transit, MTA (including Metro-North and Port Authority), and Long Island Rail Road stations outside major cities, plus bus stops with rider parking, located between one-half mile and 60 miles from a city with population over one million.
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Prohibits municipalities from imposing restrictions on height, setbacks, floor area ratios, or parking requirements that effectively prevent such transit-oriented development.
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Preserves exemptions for compliance with state environmental review, fire prevention and building codes, and protection of designated historic sites.
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Allows aggrieved parties to file special proceedings in Supreme Court to compel municipal compliance, with costs prohibited against municipalities unless they act with gross negligence, bad faith, or malice; takes effect one year after enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs municipalities to permit the construction and occupation of dwelling units with a density of at least twenty-five dwelling units per acre, on any land wherein residential construction and occupation is otherwise permitted if such land is within one-half mile of any covered transportation facility.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024