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What is NYC ZR § 11-47?

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This section allows applications for certain certifications, authorizations, or special permits filed with the Department of City Planning, City Planning Commission, or Board of Standards and Appeals before December 5, 2024, to continue under the rules in effect at the time of filing. Applies to applicants seeking to maintain project approvals.

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§ 11-47 Applications for Certain Approvals Filed Prior to December 5, 2024

ZR § 11-47

If, on or before December 5, 2024, an application for a certification has been filed with the Department of City Planning, an application for an authorization or special permit has been certified or referred by the City Planning Commission or an application for a project has been filed with the Board of Standards and Appeals, such application may continue pursuant to the rules in effect at the time such certification was filed with the Department, such authorization or special permit was certified or referred by the Commission or such project was filed with the Board. Such applications, if granted by the Chairperson, Commission or Board, as applicable, may be started or continued, in accordance with the terms thereof, or as such terms may be subsequently modified, pursuant to the regulations in effect at the time such certification was filed with the Department, such authorizations or special permits were certified or referred by the Commission or such project was filed with the Board.

Any certification granted by the Chairperson, authorization or special permit granted by the Commission, or application granted by the Board prior to December 5, 2024 may be started or continued, in accordance with the terms thereof, or as such terms may be subsequently modified, pursuant to the regulations in effect at the time such authorization or special permit was granted.

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