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What is NYC RCNY § 7-04?

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(a) Upon expiration of any permit, such permit will terminate and be of no further effect, except if the permit is renewed or reinstated pursuant to 63 RCNY § 7-03 or otherwise complies with the provisions of 63 RCNY § 7-02(a)(3). Work done after an approval has expired, except for reasonable and necessary work underta

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Effective: 1/19/2019Last amended: 1/19/2019

§ 7-04 Effect of Expiration of Permits.

RCNY § 7-04

(a)Upon expiration of any permit, such permit will terminate and be of no further effect, except if the permit is renewed or reinstated pursuant to 63 RCNY § 7-03 or otherwise complies with the provisions of 63 RCNY § 7-02(a)(3). Work done after an approval has expired, except for reasonable and necessary work undertaken to stabilize and secure the site pending application for and issuance of a renewed or reinstated approval subject to 63 RCNY § 7-03, or a new approval, will constitute a violation of the Landmarks Law and may be subject to enforcement proceedings. A renewed or reinstated permit will not be a defense against any enforcement proceedings related to work occurring after the expiration and before such renewal or reinstatement.

(b)An applicant may apply for a new permit for work which is the subject of an expired permit. The Commission will treat such application as a new application in all respects and it will be subject to all applicable procedures, rules and guidelines in effect at the time of such application. (Amended City Record 12/20/2018, eff. 1/19/2019)

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