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What is NYC RCNY § 1-05.1?

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The BZ Calendar consists of the following types of applications: (a) Variance: applications pursuant to ZR § 72-21 for zoning variances; (b) Special Permit: applications pursuant to ZR §§ 73-00 et seq. for special permits; (c) Reinstatement: applications pursuant to ZR §§ 11-41 et seq.

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§ 1-05.1 Subject Matter.

RCNY § 1-05.1

The BZ Calendar consists of the following types of applications: (a) Variance: applications pursuant to ZR § 72-21 for zoning variances; (b) Special Permit: applications pursuant to ZR §§ 73-00 et seq. for special permits; (c) Reinstatement: applications pursuant to ZR §§ 11-41 et seq. (Exceptions, Variances or Permits Previously Authorized Pursuant to the 1916 Zoning Resolution), to reinstate pre-1961 use grants in accordance with 2 RCNY § 1-07.3(b)(3)(i) and (b)(4)(i); and (d) Major Amendment: amendments to previously approved variances or special permits which the Board deems major in accordance with 2 RCNY § 1-07.1(a)(1). No application for a variance or special permit will be accepted by the Board except from an order, requirement, decision, or determination made in a specific case by the Commissioner of Buildings, any borough commissioner of the Department of Buildings or authorized representative, or the Commissioner of the Department of Business Services or authorized representative.

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