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What is NYC ZR § 65-01?

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This section outlines the applicability of recovery provisions based on the impacts of severe disasters, including COVID-19. It specifies that designated recovery areas will be determined and listed in Appendix A, with applicable time durations set for recovery provisions. Applies to areas affected by severe disasters requiring recovery plans.

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§ 65-01 Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 5

ZR § 65-01

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply based on the type of impacts caused by each severe disaster, and such applicability shall be determined at the time such provisions are added to the Chapter’s applicability. Designated recovery areas shall be determined based on the extent of the impacts caused by the severe disaster and recovery plans, as applicable. For each of the designated recovery areas, applicable recovery provisions will be set forth in this Chapter based on the type of impacts caused by the severe disaster. The designated recovery areas shall be listed in Appendix A of this Chapter, and the applicable time duration shall be set forth in the following table.

Designated Recovery Area Number and severe disaster

Effective Date

Applicable Sections

Time Duration (after effective date)*

65-11

65-12

65-13

65-21

65-31

65-41

65-42

64-51

1: COVID-19

May 12, 2021

x

2 years

Such time duration limitation may be modified by the specific provision located in this Chapter

The regulations of all other Chapters of this Resolution are applicable, except as superseded, supplemented or modified by the provisions of this Chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and other regulations of this Resolution, the provisions of this Chapter shall control.

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