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    New Zoning Rules Adopted to Protect Coastal Areas from Climate Change

    Mayor  •  Zoning  •  Citywide

    Slide from the Zoning for Coastal Flood Resiliency Plan proposal. The Plan has been approved by City Council. Image Credit: NYC DCP

    The citywide zoning changes will help to keep New York City coastal residents and businesses more prepared for climate change. On May 12, 2021, Mayor de Blasio announced new zoning rules to help protect homes and business located in New York City’s floodplain from climate change. The Zoning for Coastal Flood Resiliency, approved by the City Council earlier that day, helps to withstand and recover from major disasters and rising sea levels. (more…)

    Date: 06/03/2021
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    Mayor Announces Zoning Proposals for Grocery Stores, Transit Accessibility, Small Businesses

    Mayor  •  Zoning  •  Citywide

    Image of current districts under the FRESH program. One of the Mayor’s proposed zoning amendments will expand the FRESH program in outer boroughs. Image Credit: NYC DCP

    The zoning proposals include allowing gyms and spas to open as-of-right. On March 9, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced several proposed zoning changes to support small businesses, create more groceries stores and improve accessibility across the city. The zoning proposals will enter the public review process later this year. (more…)

    Date: 03/10/2021
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    City Planning Proposes Homeowner-Friendly Zoning Rules for Staten Island Neighborhoods

    Department Of City Planning  •  Proposed Rule Changes  •  Staten Island

    Some areas of Staten Island that would be affected by rule changes. Image Credit: NYC DCP

    The changes allow homeowners to bypass the lengthy review process for certain types of projects. On July 2, 2020, the Department of City Planning announced new proposed zoning rules for some Staten Island neighborhoods that make zoning rules more efficient and homeowner-friendly, and that reflect recent advances in environmental science. (more…)

    Tags : Department of City Planning, proposed rule, Staten Island, zoning rules
    Date: 07/30/2020
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    Council Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Grand Ave and Pacific St Rezoning

    City Council  •  ULURP  •  Crown Heights, Brooklyn

    979-985 Pacific Street Rendering Image Credit: City Planning

    Council Member Cumbo applauds Community Board for involvement in zoning process. On February 12, 2020, the City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a public hearing on EMP Capital Group’s rezoning on the northeast and southeast corners of Grand Ave and Pacific Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The rezoning would facilitate the construction of a nine-story mixed use development on the northeast corner at 979-985 Pacific Street. Read CityLand’s prior coverage of this rezoning and proposed development here.

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    Tags : City Council, City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, Council Member Francisco Moya, Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Crown Heights, M Crown, Rezoning
    Date: 02/27/2020
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    Community Wants More Zoning Protections in Union Square South SD Expansion

    Department Of City Planning  •  Special District Expansion  •  Union Square, Manhattan

    Proposed Zoning Map Amendment Image Credit: City Planning

    Hotel special permitting fails to address other types of development in the Union Square South area. On January 22, 2020, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application by the Department of City Planning for an expansion of the Special Union Square District, and the establishment of a special permit requirement for new hotel development in the expansion area.

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    Tags : Council Member Carlina Rivera, Department of City Planning, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Union Square, Union Square Special District, Village Preservation
    Date: 02/12/2020
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