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What is NYC RCNY § 1-04.1?

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The Board reviews applications on the separate Zoning (BZ), Appeals (A), and Special Order (SOC) calendars, and the Board provides forms and specific instructions for each type of application on these three calendars. The subject matter for applications on each calendar is provided in 2 RCNY §§ 1-05 et seq.

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§ 1-04.1 Subject Matter.

RCNY § 1-04.1

The Board reviews applications on the separate Zoning (BZ), Appeals (A), and Special Order (SOC) calendars, and the Board provides forms and specific instructions for each type of application on these three calendars. The subject matter for applications on each calendar is provided in 2 RCNY §§ 1-05 et seq. through 1-07 et seq. and summarized as follows: (a) Zoning Calendar (BZ): The Zoning Calendar (see 2 RCNY §§ 1-05 et seq.) includes variance and special permit applications, reinstatements, and major amendments of previously approved variances and special permits.

(b)Appeals Calendar (A): The Appeals Calendar (see 2 RCNY §§ 1-06 et seq.) includes appeals of certain agency final determinations including final determinations of the Department of Buildings and the Fire Department, waivers pursuant to the General City Law, modifications of certain provisions or requirements of the Multiple Dwelling Law, vested rights applications, and modifications or revocations of certificates of occupancy.

(c)Special Order Calendar (SOC): The Special Order Calendar (see 2 RCNY §§ 1-07 et seq.) includes applications, such as amendments, extensions of term, extensions of time to complete construction, and extensions of time to obtain a certificate of occupancy, that affect previous grants, including pre-1961 use grants, pre-1961 bulk grants, post-1961 variances, post-1961 special permits, and transient parking waivers.

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