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What is NYC ZR § 16-33?

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This section mandates that the City Planning Commission deny special permit applications if the proposed use interferes with approved or pending public improvement projects. These projects may include housing, highways, public buildings, and other facilities. Applies to applicants seeking special permits that may conflict with public improvements.

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§ 16-33 Relationship to Public Improvement Projects

ZR § 16-33

In all cases, the City Planning Commission shall deny a special permit application or authorization whenever the use will interfere with a public improvement project (including housing, highways, public buildings or facilities, redevelopment or renewal projects, or rights-of-way for sewers, transit or other public facilities) which is approved by or pending before the City Council or the Commission, as determined from the calendar of each agency issued prior to the date of the public meeting on the application for a special permit or authorization.

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