§ 14-02: Definitions.
RCNY § 14-02
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Applicant. The term "Applicant" means any duly incorporated not-for-profit corporation that operates in New York City and that is applying individually or jointly for grants on behalf of one or more commercial districts within New York City that are located in a Designated Service Area. Application. "Application" means a written request in a form satisfactory to DSBS, with any supporting documents, made by an Applicant to DSBS to determine the eligibility of Applicants for Neighborhood 360 Grants. Application Review Committee. "Application Review Committee" means a committee comprised of at least three persons selected by DSBS. Business Improvement District. "Business Improvement District" means an area of New York City in which a business improvement district has been established and is administered by a district management association pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the New York City Administrative Code as required by law. City. "City" means the City of New York. Commercial Business. "Commercial Business" means a storefront business predominantly involved in the sale of goods and/or services directly to the public. Commercial District Needs Assessment. "Commercial District Needs Assessment" means a customized analysis conducted by a not-for-profit corporation in coordination with DSBS of a Commercial Revitalization Area(s). "Commercial Revitalization Area(s)", mean(s) the designated geographic location in New York City described as the target area(s) in any Commercial Revitalization Contract(s) with DSBS and amendment(s) thereto, including Commercial Revitalization Contract(s) no longer in effect. Commercial Revitalization Contract(s). "Commercial Revitalization Contract(s)" mean(s) any grant(s) or contract(s) with DSBS for the provision of Commercial Revitalization Activities. Commercial Revitalization Activities. "Commercial Revitalization Activities" are services, programs, and technical assistance that include, but need not be limited to, neighborhood beautification projects, supplemental sanitation and public safety services, public space activation/maintenance/management, branding/marketing campaigns, production and coordination of local events, business improvement district planning, merchant organizing, retail recruitment strategy development, minor physical improvements to the public realm, neighborhood planning, organizational development, and general program administration. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of Small Business Services or his or her designee or successor in function. DSBS. "DSBS" means the Department of Small Business Services or its successor in function. Designated Service Area. "Designated Service Area" means an area of New York City that is eligible for Neighborhood 360 Grant funding. A Designated Service Area must be located in one or more of the following areas: (1) a Business Improvement District or a Special Assessment District; (2) a Commercial Revitalization Area; (3) an area undergoing a Rezoning that will result in a change in allowable commercial or industrial space; or (4) an area where a Commercial District Needs Assessment or a comparable comprehensive neighborhood study or plan has been completed and reviewed by DSBS. District Management Association. "District Management Association" means an association established pursuant to § 25-414 of the New York City Administrative Code. Fiscal year. "Fiscal Year" means the time starting July 1st and ending June 30th of the next year. Neighborhood 360 Program. "Neighborhood 360 Program" means a program administered by DSBS in which not-for-profit corporations enter into Commercial Revitalization Contracts with DSBS to develop and implement Commercial Revitalization Activities that improve and enhance Designated Service Areas and the Commercial Businesses that are located in these Designated Service Areas. The objective of the Neighborhood 360 Program is to support the economic vitality of commercial districts across New York City by directly addressing locally identified, community development needs through the planning, development, and implementation of a Grant. "Grant" means a grant from the Neighborhood 360 Program to a not-for-profit corporation for the costs of developing and implementing Commercial Revitalization Activities in a Designated Service Area. Rezoning. "Rezoning" means changing the zoning designation(s) for an area on the zoning map or zoning text. A zoning map amendment is subject to the uniform land use review process, set forth in Section 197-c of the Charter. Special Assessment District. "Special Assessment District" means the Jamaica Center Mall special assessment district in the borough of Queens established pursuant to Chapter 665 of the Laws of New York of 1978, as amended by Chapter 466 of the Laws of New York of 1984; or the Fulton Mall special assessment district in the borough of Brooklyn established pursuant to Chapter 911 of the Laws of New York of 1976, as amended by Chapter 17 of the Laws of New York of 1981; or the 165th Street Mall special assessment district in the borough of Queens established pursuant to Chapter 910 of the Laws of New York of 1976. (Added City Record 7/29/2016, eff. 8/28/2016)
