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What is NYC RCNY § 61-02?

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a. If a person files a written objection to a variance petition within twenty-one days from the department's publication of a notice pursuant to subdivision (c) of § 24-110 of the Administrative Code or if the commissioner determines that a public hearing regarding such variance petition would be advisable, the departm

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Effective: 7/1/2022

§ 61-02 Public Hearing Procedures.

RCNY § 61-02

a. If a person files a written objection to a variance petition within twenty-one days from the department's publication of a notice pursuant to subdivision (c) of § 24-110 of the Administrative Code or if the commissioner determines that a public hearing regarding such variance petition would be advisable, the department shall hold a public hearing regarding such variance petition. b. The department shall post a notice regarding each variance petition public hearing on its website. The following information shall be included in each notice: 1. The date and time of the hearing; 2. The subject matter of the hearing, including a brief summary of the variance petition; 3. Information regarding how to appear at the hearing, either in person or by remote means; and 4. Information regarding how written comments can be submitted. c. For a variance petition for which such a public hearing is held, the commissioner shall consider all comments received at such hearing and submitted in writing prior to such hearing before making a decision regarding whether to grant such variance. (Added City Record 6/1/2022, eff. 7/1/2022)

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